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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

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
Period: Mid-20th Century
5pc. Art Deco Wrought Iron Patio Garden Poolside Dining Set c 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco garden, patio, poolside dinette set, to include a stylish dining table, and four original, matching side chairs. The pieces are all sturdy, solid and stable, the table ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Six-Piece Mid-Century Duck Heads Brass Fireplace Tools Set
Located in Germantown, MD
This is a vintage duck head themed fireplace 6 piece tool set. Figurative duck heads shape the handles of the classic brass fireplace tools and stand. The base has an art deco desig...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

Robinson Ransbottom Blue Green Flower Pot Jardiniere Pair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Robinson Ransbottom Pottery blue-green art deco style stepped flower pot jardinare pair.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Pottery, Stoneware

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

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Wrought Iron

French 1950s Iron Fretwork Patio Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant iron patio set comprising a console, a coffee table, two chairs, a settee and two curule stools. The set presents delicate fretwork and hammered iron, and is painted in its o...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Wrought Iron

Ornate Wrought Iron Patio Garden Table Att. to Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional wrought iron dining table having an ornate foliate motif skirt, curved legs and paw feet. The table is designed to accept a sun umbrella in the center, having a support d...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Nickel Silver Three Paneled Double Doors
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of nickel-silver double entrance doors with three raised square panels, hinges and lock. Similar to main entrance doors of Tiffany & Co. bu...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Stainless Steel, Nickel

Pair Mid Century Spring Chairs by Troy Sunshade After Francois Carre C 1940/1950
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of vintage spring chairs, designed by Francois Carre, made by The Troy Sunshade Company c 1930/1940's. The original Carre version of this chair was made in France, The Troy Sunshade Company later purchased the rights to manufacture and produce the design, these are examples of that second generation of the classic Deauville chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Steel, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Chrome Streamline Sink By Henry Dreyfuss Circa 1936
Located in Bernville, PA
Very rare Art Deco sink by Henry Dreyfuss. The sink was designed for The Crane Company of Chicago in 1936. Called the “Neuvogue” sink with “Futura” faucet handles. Manufactured by Tr...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Chrome

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...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Scagliola

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...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

Green Handcrafted Cast Iron Art Deco Stand for Christmas Tree, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This early 20th century, cast iron Christmas tree stand is especially crafted for small Christmas trees. It is perfectly Art Deco in sha...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Vintage Stick Wicker Rattan Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage Art Deco style two strand stick rattan 3 piece sectional sofa and armchair with arched arms and clean wicker or rattan like design. stick wicker, rattan, bamboo, lounge chai...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wicker

Pair of 1930s French Art Deco Columns in Nutwood and Black Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Pair of columns in nut wood and black lacquer Pair of columns Piano lacquer in black high gloss Front and back in nutwood, high gloss lacquer Original Art Deco, France 1930s Also ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Nutwood

Spectacular Italian 1930s Art Deco Aluminum door handle.
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Italian 1930s Art Deco Aluminum door handle.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Aluminum

Art Deco Iron and Steel Garden Patio Poolside Hoop Frame Rocking Chair c 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural design, Art Deco period iron and steel hoop arm rocking chair by the Cincinnati Artistic Wrought Iron Works Company, circa 1930's. This voguish chair is structura...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Steel, Iron

Art Deco Skyscraper Steel Andirons
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of cast steel Art Deco styled fireplace andirons having a painted silver gray high temperature coating . A very simple design with grad...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Wrought Iron Metal and Glass Coffee Table at. to Woodard Orleans
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional wrought iron, cast metal, and glass coffee table, attributed to Woodard, as part of their Orleans line. The table is in very good, original condition, clean and ready to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Bronze Dolphin Palais De La Mediterranee Palace Door-Handle Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Spectacular and large dolphin door-handle sculpture, France, 1930s-1940s. This magnificent hammered bronze dolphin adorned one of the large glass doors of the Palais de la Mediterran...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Francois Carre Art Deco Patio Table and Chairs - 5 Piece Set
Located in Esperance, NY
Francois Carre Patio Table and Chairs - 5 Piece Set French iron garden set by Francois Carre, with glass top table, two spring arm chairs , and two...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Art Deco Silvered Iron Gates circa 1930s Six Total 70" x 26" each approx
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco Silvered Iron Gates, in the manner of Edgar Brandt, unsigned, France, circa 1930s. They are a wonderful example of architectural salvage, constructed of hand wrought ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Bronze Sculptural Andirons After Pierre Legrain
By Pierre-Emile Legrain
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of heavy cast bronze sculptural andirons in the form of a swordfish or dolphin in the manner of a 1926 design by Pierre Emile Legrain. Appare...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Paired American Art Deco Stick Reed Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of two American art deco stick reed rattan armchairs. One with tombstone back. One with square (rectangular) back; this one also has a side pocket for newspapers and Country Li...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Upholstery, Rattan

Set of Six Vintage Wrought Iron Dining Chairs att. to Woodard c 1950/1960's
Located in New York, NY
Nice matching set of six vintage wrought iron, and upholstered, garden, patio, poolside, dining chairs, attributed to Woodard, in the style of Salterini. circa 1930- 1950's. The c...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Rattan Double Horseshoe Lounge Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
Exceptional pair of Art Deco three strand rattan and cane double horseshoe lounge chairs in beautifully aged original glowing surface color. Attributed to Paul Frankl, circa 1940-1950. Chairs measure 30" h x 28" w x 33" d x 11" h to rattan seat x 17" h to top of seat cushhion. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment section **** HAND DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED FROM THE DOOR NUMBER 3...
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1940s Philippine Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Rattan, Natural Fiber

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.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Art Deco Wrought Iron Salterini Mt. Vernon Settee Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Chic wrought iron settee, loveseat, by Salterini, as part of the classic Mt. Vernon series, circa 1940's. The settee is structurally sound and sturdy, it shows significant cosmetic w...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

francois carre garden chair
Located in Athens, GA
spring steel chair, pinwheel design no maker’s mark multiple sets available seat to floor is 17 22.25”W × 24ʺD perfect addition to any home or garden area,,,, classic elegance i...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Steel, Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

francois carre patio dining table, circa 1940
Located in Athens, GA
in near mint condition, lived most of their lives in a carolina coastal home on a screened in porch. table is 60 wide, 33.5 deep and 30 tall glass has umbrella hole, client can pur...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

francois carre garden chairs - set of 4
Located in Athens, GA
in impeccable condition, recently sandblasted and professionally painted. should do well inside or out of doors… sold as a set. shipping from athens, ga 22ʺW × 23ʺD × 34ʺH
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cut Steel, Iron

francois carre teal large garden cantilever rocker
Located in Athens, GA
gorgeous mid century relic, recently refurbished, sandblasted, then professionally primed and painted in a vintage teal hue no maker’s mark
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel, Iron

Francois Carre Large Garden Cantilever Porch Rockers circa 1940
Located in Athens, GA
francois carre cantilever garden chair. c.1930’s French art deco wrought iron & spring steel chairs by Francois Carre. measure 25” wide, 41” tall, with a 18” seat height of and a depth of 26”. ****garden chair with rocking cantilevered bases and sunburst pattern spring seats and backs. “Also known as a “Pinwheel” chair...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

francois carre garden loungers circa 1940
Located in Athens, GA
1930s Francois Carre Antique Loungers in Olive - A Pair classic art decor beach side lounger from francois carre… recently painted in italian olive… wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Steel, Iron

Vinyl Strapped Outdoor Patio Seating
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vinyl Strapped Outdoor Patio Seating Perfect Patio, Deck, or Pool Chairs Vinyl Straps for easy cleaning, free from breaks. Metal Frames Cushi...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Paul Kiss 2 decorative elements Art Deco wrought iron door transom
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

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Wrought Iron

Paul Frankl Rattan Two Tiered Corner Table
Located in Rochester, NY
Stacked rattan and oak two tiered corner table / side table ( can use between two chairs ) in all original nicely aged glowing honey color to rat...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Rattan, Oak

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

French Art Deco Andirons Bronze Attibuted Pierre Legrain
Located in New York, NY
A pair of stylized bronze flame aged bronze andirons attributed to Pierre Legrain. Attached to iron backs. An similar example sold at Sotheby’s sale 3944.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron

Wrought Iron Woodard Orleans Garden Patio Sunroom Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Rare early wrought iron garden, patio, sunroom sofa, attributed to Woodard, from the Orleans pattern. The sofa is in original finish, free of damage...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 9 Glazed Art Deco Relief Tiles, Muster, 1930s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Recently lifted from its original home, this unique and antique set of Art Deco handmade tiles. A beautiful relief and color. With stylized design. These tiles would be charming disp...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Italian Stained Glass Panels, 1935 circa.
Located in Sacile, PN
Two decorated stained glass panels, completely restored, dated, circa 1935.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Modernist wooden garden table 1930's
Located in Forest, BE
Pair of elegant and minimal chairs and garden table. Made of lightwood plywood. The table dimensions are height 49 cm and diameter 70 cm. We have a second table. __________________...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Hardwood

Modernist wooden garden set of furniture pair of chairs and table 1930's
Located in Forest, BE
Pair of elegant and minimal chairs and garden table. Made of lightwood plywood. The table dimensions are height 49 cm and diameter 70 cm. We have a second table. __________________...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Hardwood

Pair of Faux Bois Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two French Faux Bois jardinieres. these authentic planters are a pair. They have great details in the bark details with realistic knots. They solid with no cracks and have a drain ho...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cement

Classic Pair Art Deco High Back Slatted Spring Steel Lounge Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Pair Art Deco High Back Slatted Spring Steel Lounge Chairs attributed to Lloyd Loom designed by Kem Weber.. Super stylish.. Amazing design,, Repainted at some point in fun ,w...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Four Piece Group of Art Deco Rattan Pencil Reed Wicker by the American Chair Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional suite of pencil reed furniture to include two lounge chairs, one with wheels, an ottoman, and a side table. The furniture is in excel...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Upholstery, Reed

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

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Brass, Wrought Iron

1940s Brass Greek Key Architectural Element
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s long solid brass Greek key architectural element. Recently polished in a satin brass finish. There are 4 pre drilled holes for mounting (mounting har...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Reclaimed Midcentury Marble Sink with Cabinet
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Reclaimed from a property in Haywards Heath near Brighton UK, this marble sink with cabinet is an impressive feature for a mid-century or Art Deco style bathroom. It comprises of a 1950s peach veined marble sink by John Bolding and Sons – 19th and 20th century manufacturers of high-class sanitary wares – above an under-counter porcelain wash basin...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Art Deco Glass Ball, Polished Chrome & Black Enamel Andirons by Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful and important Art Deco Machine Age andirons were realized by the legendary Donald Deskey- the luminary designer behind Radio City Music Hall- in the United States cir...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Enamel, Chrome

Art Deco Style Marble Bathroom Washbasin with Mirror
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive English Art Deco style marble washbasin with accompanying original mirror splashback, manufactured by John Bolding and Sons, 19th and 20th century manufacturers of high...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Steel, Chrome

2 Chairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Chairs iron on gold leaf We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing th...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Gold Leaf

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

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Art Deco Stained Glass, Belgium Artist, 1930s
By Leo Vingerhoets 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful woman portrait in the glass closed. A stained glass technique in glass gives a magical atmosphere when light falls and changes the color palette intensity during the course of the day. An Antique stained glass panel...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Art Glass, Stained Glass

Huge Modernist Adnet & Baccarat Door Handles Chrome Glass French Art Deco, 1930s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Beautiful pair of huge French modernist Art Deco door handles designed and executed in the 1920s to 1930s in France most probably by Jacques Adnet in cooperation with Baccarat France...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Crystal, Metal, Brass, Chrome

Art Deco French Elephant Sculpture, Babbitt Material
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous Art Deco elephant made of babbitt, original metal used at the time, beginning of the 20th century, following the style of Irénée Rochard (1906 - 1984). With round and facete...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Grilles
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very heavy and well-made pair of hinged wrought iron grilles or gates, painted red, with orange colored primer paint visible beneath in small areas...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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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