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
Wicker Bamboo Pedestal Pillar Column Stand
Located in New York, NY
A bamboo pedestal column stand table in the Art Deco Modern style, circa 1970s. A hand-crafted piece with Art Deco Modern lines. Use to display a plant, books, vase, urn, etc.
Dime...
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1970s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker, Bamboo
Primavera Madeline Sougez Painted Terracotta Vase
Located in Sharon, CT
A terracotta Primavera Vase designed and signed by Madeleine Souges. 9 1/8" high x 8 1/4" diameter. Outer surface facets are painted. Fully signed on bottom.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Unused Yellow Art Deco Bakelite Door/Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 19
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Unused yellow Art Deco bakelite door/drawer Pulls with center chrome strip, Set of 19. If you are redoing your kitchen in a 30s or 40s motif or simply looking for a vintage handle/pu...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bakelite
1930s Copper Antique Ship Mooring Bollard Early Hudson River Lower NYC
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Stunning to use in your garden, indoors. Copper Mooring from off the Hudson River in Lower NYC, brass base, Wonderful patina on this one. Measure: 23 in H x 14 in W at the widest x 7...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Pedestal Column in Beech, Art Deco, by Palazzi dell'Arte Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-century column pedestal table in beech, Art Deco style by Palazzi dell'Arte di Cantù. The top is in slatted beech with the central part in faux marbl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Beech
PT/AD/09 pull handle in engraved brass 30cm : Art deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
Handcrafted from engraved brass, the PT/AD/09/30cm pull handle creates a subtle interplay of texture and light. Its precisely engraved geometric patterns give it a strong identity, w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Large 8' Grand Hollywood Gold Painted Art Deco Door, 2 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 8' multipaneled gold Painted interior double doors featuring multiple crown moldings with geometric Art Deco wrought iron panels along the top. Pulled from a 1920s hotel lobby ...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Shagreen and Shell Column Set with Brass Sculptures 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1920’s Art Deco Carved Italian Marble Column Pedestals
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of 1920’s Art Deco carved Italian marble column pedestals.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Set of 4 of Ceramic Tiles by Gilliot 'Total 200 Tiles', 1930
By Gilliot
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of antique handmade tiles by Gilliot Fabrieken Hemiksem, circa 1930s. With 4 different designs. We offer 50 tiles from the same design. In total 200 tiles with...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Deco Revival Steel and Brass Fireplace Surround
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fireplace surround in brass and steel in the style of Danny Alessandro with glass doors.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $300
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Quantity Unique Antique Tiles, Hemiksem, circa 1920
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of exceptional antique wall tiles, with a wonderful rich Art Deco pattern.
The dimensions per tile are 4.7 inch (12 cm) x 4.7 inch (12 cm).
Please note that the piece is for 1 p...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Art Deco Fireplace Mantel in Belgian Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very unique marble combination typically used in the inter war period.
The shelf is made in parefeuille.
Measures:
171 cm EW 67.32".
103 cm EH 40.55".
109 cm...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Fireplace Screen Signed Szabo
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco wrought iron fireplace screen Signed Szabo.
Superb and rare antique French Art Deco hand forged wrought iron and glass fireplace screen/fire screen signed SZABO, 1925...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Italian Large Pines Decorated Terracotta Vase, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian large pines decorated terracotta vase, 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Pair Cast Stone Garden Obelisks, 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair Cast Stone Garden Obelisks, 20th Century. From a Connecticut estate, a lovely pair of garden ornaments with weather patina.
Category
20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Art Deco Stained Glass Windows with Geometric Motif
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Elegant Art Deco stained glass windows with geometric motifs and pebbled translucent glass. Nice specimens from the period. Sturdy frames...
Category
1920s English Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stained Glass
Lifesize Plaster Sculpture Representing Jeanne d'Arc
By Andre Besqueut
Located in Antwerp, BE
A life size plaster sculpture representing Jeanne of d'Arc as an androgynous girl dressed as a knight and wearing a fleur-de-lys covered cl...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Branched Iconic Master Bathtub – A Luxury Ode to Nature’s
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Reconnect with the natural world through the Branched Iconic Master Bathtub. Inspired by the pure, flowing streams of mountain landscapes, this bathtub is a masterpiece of craftsmans...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Crystal
1 of the 22 Unique Antique Relief Tiles, Le Claive, circa 1920
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 22 pcs. exceptional antique wall tiles, Le Claive, manufactured around 1920.
The dimensions per tile are 4,7 inch (12 cm) × 4,7 inch (12 cm) .
Please note that the piece i...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Lyon by R. Pauschinger, German, Material: Bronze
By Rudolf Pauschinger
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art deco sculpture in Bronze
Rudolf Pauschinger
Pauschinger (1882-1957) worked as a sculptor and medalist in Stuttgart; from 1910 he wa...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Hammered Wrought Iron Andirons with Cobras in the Style of Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of andirons with cobras is made of hammered wrought iron. This is a French work in the Style of Edgar Brandt. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Outstanding American Art Deco / Machine Age Oak and Iron oUTDOOR Bench
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding American Art Deco / Machine Age Oak and Iron oUTDOOR / Inndoor Bench,, Truly Amazing design, !!Reminiscent of Classic art Deco designs by Kem Weber, Donald Deskey. Gilbe...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Large Hand Crafted Pot, Garden Element from Historical Estate Beverly Hills, CA
Located in Miami, FL
Large Hand Crafted Pot, Garden Element from Historical Estate Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful handcrafted pot has a very important provenance, the estate of Gray Hall Mansion in Bev...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Edgard Brandt French Art Deco Wrought Iron Room Dividers
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Miami, FL
Master of Art Deco Ironwork, Edgar Brandt designed this refined interior Gate for an Art Deco house by the sea side in the French Riviera.
An elegant Scroll...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Porcelain Scallop Shell Andirons with Matching Fireplace Tools
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vintage Art Deco fireplace andirons in white porcelain enameled cast iron in the form of scallop shells with a matching pair of forged iron fireplace tools. Each implement is...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Enamel, Wrought Iron
Antique Ochre Glazed Relief Tiles, circa 1920
By Gilliot
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful handmade tiles in rich ochre and lightblue glazed colors with beautiful circular designs. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. One tile set is divided in...
Category
1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Shagreen 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
This column in cream...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Engraved brass door pull – Ø 30 cm – Open Manifest collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
With its generous 30 cm diameter, this door pull establishes a bold visual identity, where raw brass meets the precision of hand-engraved detailing. Each motif carved into the brass ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French 1940s Apartment Gate Attributed to Raymond Subes
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Patinated and gilded wrought iron apartment gate from circa 1940, attributed to Raymond Subes.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Reed
Art Deco Garden Patio Dining Set in the Style of Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Nice Art Deco garden, Patio dining set having a glass top table with four matching armless chairs. This set shows significant rust, peeling paint and surface wear, as shown. In the s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Striking Art Deco Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A unusual reclaimed Art Deco fire mantel, veneered in Sapele wood to striking effect. This impressive reclaimed fireplace is a statement piece for any 19...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique Stainless Steel Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant fireplace insert with curved sides and applied beading. This antique fire insert will make a timeless addition to any chimneypiece.
Additional dimensions
Opening Height ...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Metal
Pair of Art Deco Garden Patio Porch Lounge Chairs Newly Powder Coated
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of patio, garden, porch chairs in cut out swirl pattern steel with tubular steel frames. These a=chairs are circa 1930s and have been newly restored with semi gloss bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Royal Doulton Jardinière on Stand
Located in Norwood, NJ
Art Deco Royal Doulton fully marked jardinière on stand. Dark cobalt blue with green and brown ground and pink flowers. Planter on stand from th...
Category
1920s English Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Art Deco Opaline Glass and Engraved with Green Letters Loo Signs, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian Art Deco opaline glass and engraved with green letters loo signs, 1920s.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Milk Glass, Paint
French Iron Wire Two Seat White Garden Bench Settee Loveseat
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a lovely French iron wire settee or garden bench that would be fantastic for a patio, porch or an inside room. The loveseat is comfortable and sturdy but there are some condi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wire
Yellow Art Deco Column Pillar Pedestal Stand with Lower Shelf, 1 of 2 Available
Located in New York, NY
**There are two available, each sold separately, as per listing.
A yellow column pillar pedestal stand with lower shelf, Art Deco period, circa early ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Rare Art Deco Garden Table by Leinfelder in Zinc and Glass
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find Art Deco form, hand made of zinc, with oval glass insert top. Nice large size comfortably seats six. Currently in old white paint finish, we offer custom powder coating ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
Single Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Art Deco carved alabaster urn lamp Spain, 1930-1940.
This Art Deco period alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical design, with carved details at the bottom part and r...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Art Deco Deer Stucco, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stucco
Material: stucco
Country: France
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stucco
Roman Marble Bust
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome large Italian marble bust sculpture of Roman soldier from the early 20th century. Measures: 33" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Striking Example Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with a Lot of Black Veins 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Great shape, wonderful color and mint condition alabaster pendant.
If you are looking for a good quality and great condition pendant then this striking example could be the one or...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Brass
Pair of Art Deco Style Marble & Onyx Pedestals Columns with Bronze Panels
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF ART DECO STYLE STACKED MARBLE AND ONYX PEDESTALS WITH BAS-RELIEF PLAQUES OF DANCING MAIDENS
Both plaques signed "DH Chiparus" second production post-1950
Item # 402HEG23P
A...
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20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
French 1940s Wrought-Iron and Marble-Top Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
French 1940s dining or center table. The wrought-iron base has a dark green finish. Original marble top, white with dark grey veins.
Can be used indoors or outdoors.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Art Deco Stainless Steel Fire Mantel Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original Art Deco fire mantel insert constructed from stainless steel and decorated with brass fleur de lis embellishments. An impressive insert for any Art Deco inspired property...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Mixed Relief Art Deco Tiles by Gilliot Hemiksem, circa 1920
By Gilliot
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mixed handmade tiles in rich brown, green and yellow glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium.
These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed o...
Category
1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Wrought Iron Plant Stand att. to Salterini
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding hand wrought Art Deco plant stand attributed to Salterini. This example features three ring form plant holders each 4.5 in. dia. - fol...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Paired American Art Deco Stick Reed Chairs
By Paul Frankl
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...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
1 of the 25 Authentic Glazed Art Deco Relief Tiles, Belga, circa 1930s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of antique Art Deco handmade tiles. A beautiful relief and color. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed or incorporated into a custom tile ...
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Door w/ Stained Glass 27" x 86"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall door with stained glass window design. Over 7 feet tall with simple Art Deco leaded designs and a pair of roses.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stained Glass
Art Deco Style Geometric Motif Iron Fire Screen
Located in New York City, NY
A forged iron Art Deco style fire screen featuring highly graphic geometric details overall.
The flat front panel depicting triangular shaped desi...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair Art Deco Carved Wood Fragments Magnolia Motif
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of wood fragments carved in high relief with overlapping leaves of magnolia and mimosa, fronting blossoms of magnolia and reeded fractions of columns. Hand carved, solid wood,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Wrought Iron and Tinted Glass Nest of Three Garden Patio Poolside Tables
Located in New York, NY
Unusual set of three graduated nesting wrought iron and glass nesting tables. These chic tables feature an Art Deco stylized modernist profile of a plant on the largest table, and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
1940's French Art-Deco Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Art-Deco iron andirons, newly painted with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Frankart Ash Tray
Located in Water Mill, NY
Art Deco Frankart ash tray or plant holder. Signed. Very good. Unrestored condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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.