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
Pair of Swedish Grace 'Art Deco' 1930s Cast Iron Urns
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine pair of Swedish Grace (art deco) cast iron urns or planters depicting a man with a walking stick and a woman with an umbrella. In their original red finish with great patination...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1970s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker, Bamboo
Functionalist Steel Plant Stand by Emile Guyot
By Emile Guyot
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Functionalist steel plant stand by Emile Guyot with black glass. Very good original condition with signs of usage.
Category
1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Weathered Garden Sundial
Located in Chillerton, 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
French Art Deco Gilt Andirons Attributed to Rene Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale French Art Deco gilt andirons, attributed to Rene Drouet, France, circa 1930s. They stand an impressive 30.5" height. Heavyweight hand hammered gilt iron construc...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large Quantity Unique Antique Tiles, Hemiksem, circa 1920
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).
P...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
2 Art Deco Style Gilt Resin Planters
Located in New York, NY
2 Art Deco-style fluted gold composition planters with faceted sides and flared tops on 6 sided star bases (PRICED EACH)
Category
20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
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
Art Deco Style Glass Base / Brass Italian Fire Tool Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elegant and beautiful art deco style set of four piece solid brass handle / glass base Italian fire tools on stand with art deco detail tops resting on sq...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 1920’s Blue Painted Garden Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
Here is a classic French garden table made in the 1920s. This table has been recently repainted in a brilliant blue rust resistant finish and is ready to be placed outside. The metal top has an opening to hold an umbrella (parasol) to give you protection from the sun. The table is structurally sound and in good condition and is ready to be placed on your patio, terrace, or garden.
Enjoy drinks, lunch, or breakfast outside in true French country style with original vintage garden table...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Design Flower Stand H-54 by Jindřich Halabala for Hynek Gottwald
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Midcentury design flower stand H-54 by Jindrich Halabala for Hynek Gottwald. Very good original condition with signs of suage and age. Litte trace of corosion.
Category
1940s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Steel
Leather and Brass Fireplace Set by Jacques Adnet, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning fireplace set by French modernist designer, Jacques Adnet. Solid brass frame with ring handles which are wrapped in an oxblood leather and ...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Concrete Planter circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco concrete planter circa 1930
Although this planter is completely functional, there are numerous breakages (mainly on the balls), gaps and cr...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement, Concrete
Leather and Brass Fireplace Set by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning fireplace set by French designer Jacques Adnet. Brass frame with black saddle leather wrapped handles. Signature Adnet contrast stitching. ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Brass
Fine French Art Deco Travertine Pedestal
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine French Art Deco travertine and black stone Pedestal.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Travertine
Art Deco
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rattan Art Deco living room circa 1925 including
1 table, dim: 73x105x75 cm
2 armchairs, dim: Hauteur : 70 cm (27,56 po)Largeur : 68 cm (26,78 po)Profondeur : 50 cm (19,69 po)Hauteur de l'assise : 43 cm (16,93 po)
2 planters with their zinc tray...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
Garden Furniture circa 1930 in the Style of Robert Mallet Stevens
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Garden furniture around 1930 in the style of Robert Mallet Stevens;
Including a folding table and 4 armchairs
Good general condition, funny patina on ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Beech
White Wrought-Iron Dining Table from Kykuit
Located in Katonah, NY
A set of four quarter-circular wrought-iron tables, with glass inserts, grouped in a circle, American, ca. 1940. Some photos taken without glass inserts. A very flexible and useful table that works in so many situations and one that is from a very distinguished family.
Provenance: Kykuit, Rockefeller...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Paul Frankl Rattan Two Tiered Corner Table
By Paul Frankl
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Large French Art Deco Parcel Gilt &Silver Bronze of a Stylized Gazelle A. Kéléty
Located in New York City, NY
A large French Art Deco bronze sculpture of a gazelle in bronze with parcel gilt and silver on fluted self base.
This rare and artistic damascened, non inlaid finish epitomizes the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Channeled & Arch Design Oval Garden Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Art Deco channeled & arch design oval garden urns
USA, Circa 1930s
Each one of cast aluminum with continuous arch and channel design, raised o...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Large Art Deco Freestanding Wrought Iron Planter Newly Powder Coated White
By Salterini, Leinfelder
Located in New York, NY
Unusual large wrought iron planter in newly powder coated white finish. The planter features 6 individual pot holders, each 5 W x 5.5 H ( inches ). We have had many freestanding wrou...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Modern Marble Sphere Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Art Deco Modern marble sphere sculpture, circa early to mid-20th century, Europe. Piece is made from one piece of m...
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Stick Wicker Reed Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Unusual form stick wicker console table with textured black vinyl covered top and lower shelf. The top is eight sided, the vinyl top is held in place with brass studs, the lower shel...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker, Upholstery
Pair of Italian Art Deco Oil Amphoras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of Italian Art Deco amphoras date to the 1930s and capture the spirit of the period with a band of leaping gazelles.
The pieces are...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Art Deco Francois Carre French Sunburst Side Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual fan back Art Deco Francois Carre style French sunburst, painted wrought iron, outdoor garden side chair for dining or occasional chair -- Wonderful to use for outdoor dining, extra patio or garden chair. Perfect chair for a small kitchen table...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
6 Piece Art Deco Bentwood Bamboo Wicker Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
Restored 3 strand Paul Frankl style 6 piece rattan living room seating set consisting of 3 separated seat sofa, arm club chair with matching ottoman, side table, 2 tier corner table...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
French Art Deco Glass Radiator by Rene Coulon for Saint Gobain
By Rene Coulon
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Glass radiator, model Radiaver designed by Rene Coulon (French architect) for Saint Gobain. Double glass plates and lighted feet. Designed in 1937 for the ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wire
Art Deco Chrome Towel Holder, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco chrome towel holder, circa 1920s
Chromed brass.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Italian Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screen, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Art Deco wrought iron fire screen, 1920s.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Beach Umbrella with Steam Ship Motif
Located in Hanover, MA
American Art Deco beach umbrella produced by the Troy Sunshade Co. circa 1936.
Highly stylized streamlined silkscreened graphic yellow and black ocean liners steaming through the waves against a brilliant orange sky.
Cotton canvas duck on aluminum wire frame mounted to a two-part green stained oak pole.
Original label present.
From the collection of NYC antique...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
French Petite Art Deco Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This petite Art Deco antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) was in installed in a Parisian Apartment. The surround was made out of Comblanchien marble/stone. A stone one find back in a...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Stunning French Iron Garden Set by Francois Carre, 4 Spring Steel Arm Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning French iron garden set by Francois Carre, oval table, 4 spring steel arm chairs. Amazing original condition. Has always been used indoors, Han...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
1 of the 30 Unique Antique Relief Tiles, Le Claive, circa 1949
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 30 pcs. exceptional antique wall tiles, manufactured circa 1945, Le Claive Belgium. The dimensions per tile are 4.7 inch (12 cm) × 4.7 inch (12 cm).
Please note that the pi...
Category
1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
2 Art Deco Rattan Planters, circa 1920/1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Art Deco rattan planters circa 1920/1930
Good general condition, some gaps.
2 armchairs and a table in the model are also on sale in other advertisements.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
Reproduction Art Deco Door Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reproduction Art Deco door set consisting of two cast brass levers and two cast brass rosettes. Spindle and screws also included.
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Two Italian Ceramic Pedestals or Columns
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian ceramic pedestals with guirlanders.
Measures:
Diameter base 38 cm and 42 cm .
Height 83 cm.
Weight 14 and 19 kg.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Art Deco Streamline Moderne Architectural Sculpture Andirons
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular pair of Art Deco Streamline Moderne skyscraper city-view architectural sculpture andirons. Featuring machine age Modernist st...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
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.
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Stucco Lion Pillars
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of stucco lion pillars for a fireplace or console. They have a beautiful terra-cotta patina.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stucco
Gothic Revival Stone Planters, UK 1940s
Located in London, GB
These stunning large 1940s gothic urns are a stunning pair, with great weathering and extremely stylish. These would make an excellent centre piece in the garden, hand crafted in sto...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Art Deco Italian Sculpture in Precious Pink Marble from Portugal
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined sculpture in Portugal pink marble. Great artistic quality, not signed. Face of the virgin Mary in prayer. Work of the Art Deco period.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Restored Brown Pedestal Made in the 1930s in Czechia, Made Out of Oak, Art Deco
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Unique Art Deco pedestal.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1930-1939
Restored.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Beautiful Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Pedestals with Green/Black Marble Top
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful and rare pair of Art Deco three-legged pedestals in wrought iron with dark green "Tikal" marble hexagonal tops (marble found in Guatemala). They portray a distinguished yet...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Top Quality Carved & Great Color w. Black Veins Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful colors with flowing black veins alabaster light fixture.
If you are looking for a good quality and striking pendant to grace your interior then this early 20th century sp...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
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.
Category
1970s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sheet Metal
Art Deco Chrome Towel Holder, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco chrome towel holder, circa 1920s.
Original condition.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Donald Deskey Nickel Blade Handle Fire Tools
Located in New York, NY
Modernist set of Art Deco fire tools in blackened iron with polished nickel blade handles and feet. Set includes stand, broom, tongs/poker, and sho...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Art Deco Craftsman Hand-Forged Andirons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of art deco, hand-forged, andirons feature a sprouting mushroom motif.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Metal and Brass Decorated Handles by Reggiani, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century metal and brass decorated handles by Reggiani, 1970s
Pair of round handles in brass and metal. On both sides of the door pulls there are blue and black decoratio...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Towel Holder, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco towel holder, circa 1920s
Brass parts polished and stove enameled
Massive glass.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Set of Set Deco Greek Key Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic set of Art Deco andirons are artisan pieces and one-of-a-kind., and thus have a definite hand-crafted feel to them.
The stylized Greek key form is copper pl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron
Art Deco Rattan Porch Sofa and Chair Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
A highly stylish Art Deco inspired rattan sofa and club arm lounge chair.
The set will make a statement on any porch or patio.
Measures: Sofa: AH 23.38, SH 11 3/8 w/o cushion
Chair: 31.5 H x 27 D x 23.5 W / ah 23.75 / sh 16.5 / sh 11.5 w/out cushion
Rattan, wicker, bamboo, stick wicker sofa and...
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1930s North American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
Art Deco Group of Panthers by the French Artist Dominique Jean Baptiste Hugues
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful bronze Art Deco group of two panthers by the French artist Dominique Jean Baptiste Hugues. The sculpture has a lovely patina and stands on a Portoro marble base with onyx i...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Wrought Iron Decoration Attributed to Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron decoration attributed to Edgar Brandt. Wrought and scrolled iron decorative element/sculpture, United States, first quarter of the 20th century.
Dimensions: 8" H x 6.88...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include OTHR, Gilliot, Francois Carre, and Patrick Coard. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $250,000 while the average work can sell for $2,600.
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