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
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
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
Kronos Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
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.
Patrick Coard Paris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
French Art Deco Sellette or Plant Holder Wrought Iron and Oak, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
This elegant side table plant holder or sellette is from the French Art Deco period.
It is made of wrought iron and wood.
Good condition
Shipping:
46/46/60 cm, 4.4 kg.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Column, French, 1930 Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Column Art Deco
Year: 1930
Country: French
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 dispos...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Tempestini for Salterini Wrought Iron Dining Side Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of 4 Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Iron Conservatory Dining Side Chairs. Featuring welded construction, handwrought iron, ergonomic curved backs, newly upholstered padde...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Rare Art Deco Rattan Lamp - Library side table
Located in Nashua, NH
A rare lamp - library side table, attributed to the Heywood Wakefield Company of Gardner Mass.designed in a modern simple design with a golden natural finish with oak veneer table to...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker, Reed, Wood
Art Deco Hand Wrought Large Two Tier Plant Stand with Ornamental pieces.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic large and ornate iron work in the style of Oscar Bach. A very decorative piece designed to hold many potted plants. A large round central element which is supported by an i...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
One of a Pair of Matching Rattan Quarter Sawn Oak topped Side - Lamp Tables
Located in Nashua, NH
This is one of pair of matching antique rattan side tables, American, C. 1929 attributed to the Heywood Wakefield Company of Gardner Massachusetts that are in very good condition wit...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Andirons
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Discover the epitome of vintage charm and sophistication with this exquisite pair of Art Deco fireplace andirons, a splendid fusion of form and function. M...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Reclaimed 1930s Oak Front Door with Bell
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Crafted in the 1930s, this oak front door has stood the test of time for almost a century. It’s warm colour, varnished finish and stylish hardware give it a timeless appearance that ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Oak
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
Modern Classic Column Medium in Black Oak by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Classic Column in Black Oak by R&Y Augousti is a refined display piece that exudes minimalist elegance. This tapered column’s deep, rich finish in black oak adds a layer o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Spectacular Chinese Art Deco Style Fireplace France, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wonderful red-lacquered and gilt fireplace, with Asian inspired motifs. A statement piece!
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Alabaster urn lamp with neoclassical design. Spain, 1930s-1940s
This turned alabaster urn lamp with classical design has carved details on the bottom part. It has a nice color and pa...
Category
20th Century Spanish Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Chiseled Bronze Andirons Representing Dogs
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of andirons is made of chiseled bronze. They represents stylished dogs standing. Thisi is a French work from Art Deco period. Circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Classic 1930s Bronze Art Deco Entrance Railings
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of classic 1930s bronze Art Deco entrance railings bronze are designed in the manner of Frank Lloyd Wright, and have polished hand rails and cluster supports. The pieces are thought to be from a bank...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique Ficks Reed Wide Arm Wicker Armchair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Ficks Reed wicker armchair in fresh white paint has closely woven pattern, open lattice work under the arms. The fan back chair is fully skir...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Hardwood, Wicker
Art Deco Stained Glass Door 27" x 86"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tall door is over 7 feet in height and features a long glass window made of stained glass. A simple Art Deco style design with textured glass for privacy.
Category
20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stained Glass
21st Century Limestone Deco Contemporary Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
21st Century Limestone Contemporary Mantlepiece.
This Designer Fireplace Is One of Three Currently Available.
Hand Carved From Solid Portugese Limestone Blocks, Although Contemporary...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Weathered Garden Sundial
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Weathered garden sundial
This sundial base is made in a cast composite with flint chippings
The pedestal is rectangular and the sundial is made in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Fireplace Screen
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Wrought iron with brass inserts fire screen.
Looks better in reality than in the pictures.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
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
1940's French Signed Bronze Planters
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1940's French bronze and wood with copper insert planters, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Pair of Arizona Andirons by Paul Ferrante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall set of andirons designed and manufactured in Los Angeles by Paul Ferrante.
The pieces are made of Iron with an old iron patina finish.
Measurements:
42.50 inches ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Beech
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
Art Deco Planter in Bronze and Wrought and Cast Iron, circa 1920/ 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco planter, having its original copper planter
(11.5 Dia. x 6 H. inches) which rests within the stand. The vertical stand is constructed of cast, and wrought iron, an...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Iron
4 Armchairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
4 Armchairs
The chairs are repainted before delivery.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you h...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
One of the Six Sets of Four Ceramic Tiles with Angels, circa 1930
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of 4 handmade tiles with 4 different stylized angel/putti designs in very light blue with white back ground. Manufactured around 1930 in Hasselt "Majoli¬ques d...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Deskey Style Art Deco Polished Nickel Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
Modernist set of polished nickel fireplace tools in the manner of Donald Deskey. Set includes stand, poker, and shovel.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Stoneware Urn
Located in New York, NY
High style Art Deco stoneware urn, floor vase, cane or umbrella stand. This chic piece is marked with a clover mark, and reads Made in Perth Amboy NJ - alo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Early Mid Century Italian Wrought Iron Folding Armchair Pair by Carlo Crespi
By Carlo Crespi
Located in Encinitas, CA
Comfortable pair of Carlo Crespi wrought iron folding armchairs, handcrafted in the Village of Parabiago, Milan Italy.
The style details are supe...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rockefeller Center Monumental Planters
Located in Queens, NY
2 Pair of American Art Deco (1930's) monumental rectangular bronze planters (jardiniere) with a fluted design (PROVENANCE: ROCKEFELLER CENTER-PRICED PER Pair)
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Riveted Copper and Brass Coal Bucket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Riveted Copper and Brass Coal Bucket
This is a lovely strong copper coal bucket, this is a good big piece and would make a really good coal or log container...
Category
1920s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Floral Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920
By Gilliot
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 60 handmade tiles in rich purple and lightblue glazed colors with beautiful circular floral design. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. One tile set is d...
Category
1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Antiqu Art Deco Umbrella Holder / Plant Stand by Demeyere 1930 Chrome Rack
By Demeyere
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & rare! This exquisite streamlined Art Deco umbrella holder / plant stand designed by luxurious Belgian company ''Demeyere'' in 1930. (it can also be used as a Champagne bucket stand...
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Towel Holder, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Towel holder Vienna around 1920s.
Brass polished and stove enameled.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
PT/AD/09 Pull handle in engraved brass 20/10cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Crafted from engraved solid brass, the PT/AD/09/20cm pull handle from the Art Deco collection combines refinement and character in a compact format. Its finely engraved geometric pat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Art Deco Glass Door Handles with Plates
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous set of 3 Art Deco glass door handles with plates.
Amazingly complete set!
Probably made in the US circa 1925-30.
These ar...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Iron, Cast Iron and Brass Build-In Belle Époque Coal Burner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed to fit into a chimney mantel, circa 1930.
Category
1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Metal
French Art Deco Silvered Iron Gates circa 1930s Six Total 70" x 26" each approx
By Edgar Brandt
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 ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Grand Art Deco Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) is one of a kind. It has been executed in Brocatelle d'Espagne marble with Black Belgian Mazy marble details. The angel head and the caprico...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Rare Art Deco Cast Iron Aquarium Fish Tank by Jewel
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare deco cast iron aquarium fish tank by Jewel.
As shown in original catalog page, This is the tabletop aquarium "model No 90"
Missing one glass ...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Restored Brown Pedestal Made in the 1930s in Czechia, Made Out of Oak, Art Deco
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Unique Art Deco pedestal.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1930-1939
Restored.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Modern Classic Column Large in Black Oak by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Classic Column in Black Oak by R&Y Augousti is a refined display piece that exudes minimalist elegance. This tapered column’s deep, rich finish in black oak adds a layer o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Stylish Art Deco Beaten Brass Fire Screen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Stylish Art Deco beaten brass fire screen
This is a charming and stylish screen, the screen it has diagonal design to the front with an off set brass handle
The screen is good qu...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Wicker Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco natural wicker and bentwood adjustable back chaise with separate footrest with light blue trim
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bentwood, Wicker
Reclaimed Art Deco Bathroom Pedestal Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed art deco bathroom pedestal basin circa 1930 with a beautiful white porcelain glaze, fitted with an original plunger waste and taps. Though this reclaimed English sink...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
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 Garden Patio Table with Crossed Arrow Legs
By Salterini, Leinfelder
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco wrought iron table having classical X-form arrow base, with glass top. Currently in older white paint finish, glass top has damage, top is ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Machine Age Fireplace Tool Set in Brass
Located in New York, NY
Interesting handmade Machine Age fireplace tool set consisting of a stand, poker, brush and tongs, all of solid brass in nice aged patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
1930´S Pair of Art Deco Deck Chairs in Aluminum and Leather - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of Art Deco deck chairs, aluminum and new cow leather upholstery,
Italy, c. 1930.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Elegant French Art Deco Period Burled Wood Pedestal
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant French Art Deco period burled wood pedestal.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Burl
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...
Category
1920s German Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Architectural Fireplace in Italian Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
An English bolection fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. The jambs and frieze with moulding throughout, surmounted by moulded shelf. Unusually deep design for the style adding th...
Category
Late 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Original Art Deco Period Burr Walnut Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original Art Deco period Burr Walnut fire surround, reclaimed from a house in Southend-on-Sea. Beautifully veneered, this reclaimed fireplace is finished in a clear varnish, enhan...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
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.