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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
Brass and Red Rope Barrier a Useful Piece from an Old Theatre
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass and Red Rope Barrier A useful piece from an Old Theatre, the barrier is 2 brass columns with a red rope to joining them The posts are 42” high and 11” in diameter at the...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

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

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Brass, Copper

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...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

Pair of Torch Form Architectural Details
Located in Nantucket, MA
Solid bronze with natural aged verdigris surface.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Fine French Art Deco Travertine Pedestal
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine French Art Deco travertine and black stone Pedestal.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Travertine

Narrow Antique Art Deco Glass Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A narrow antique Art Deco glass door. This 1920s door was reclaimed from an Art Deco ensuite of a large country house in Sonning, Berkshire. A place where ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Chrome

Functionalist Plant Stand by Emile Guyot
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Functionalist plant stand by Emile Guyot for Thonet with black glass. Original very good condition with small signs of usage on glass parts.
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1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Art Deco Polished Brass Shell Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic set of Art Deco fireplace tools with a shell motif at handles and base.
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

A Striking Black Marquina Chimneypiece of Archetypal Art Deco Form
Located in London, GB
Of archetypal art deco form, this chimneypiece is reminiscent of Art Deco silhouettes such as the Walker Tower in New York. Carved from Black Marquina, the striking marble is figured...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Art Deco Terra Cotta Planter Pot
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Terracotta planter pot. French deco style with distress from use and outdoor exposure, fully functional and stable.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

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,...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

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.
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1940s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Steel

Spanish Alabaster Urn Lamp with Foliage Carved Details, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Alabaster urn lamp with neoclassical design. Spain, 1930s-1940s This turned alabaster urn lamp with classical design has foliage carved details on the top and on the bottom part. It ...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster

Art Deco Craftsman Hand-Forged Andirons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of art deco, hand-forged, andirons feature a sprouting mushroom motif.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Bamboo Flower Stand
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bamboo flower stand.
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1940s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bamboo

1 of the 45 Green Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Deutsche Steingutfabrik, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Handmade tiles in a beautiful green glazed color. Manufactured around 1920 by Nord Deutsche Steingutfabrik, Germany. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed or inco...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Art Deco Andirons with Fluted Finials
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish Art Deco polished nickel andirons with fluted finial tops on ionic capital forms.
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20th Century North American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Nickel

Waldorf Astoria Chrome Ornate Doorbell w Black Button
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style chrome plated brass doorbell with a black push button. The original mounting screws are not available. This was acquired from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Park Avenue ...
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20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Chrome

Elegant French Art Deco Period Burled Wood Pedestal
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant French Art Deco period burled wood pedestal.   
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Burl

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.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Lacquer

Art Deco Virgin, 1930, Sign : T. Fosca , Foundry: Gottuzzo Y Piana
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Virgin Sign : T. Fosca Foundry: Gottuzzo y Piana Material: silver plated bronze The foundry was founded in 1884, during the presidency of Julio Roca in Buenos Aires, Argentina b...
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1830s Argentine Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Engraved brass cabinet pull – Ø 12 cm – Open Manifest collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
Use: Indoor this 12 cm cabinet pull reveals a graphic language where each motif reflects a precise and meticulous gesture. Its engraved surface captures light and modulates its refl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Art Deco Shop Window Display Stand A lovely piece, and so rare
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Shop Window Display Stand A lovely piece, and so rare, this one was made by F Sage & Co London for Potter & Sons, both names are etched into one of th...
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Early 1900s Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

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...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Art Deco Glass and Chrome Birdcage
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique glass and chrome birdcage in distinctive streamline Art Deco style is a whimsical decorative piece. With or without a bird, the piece has a smal...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Chrome

2 Armchairs 1930, France, Style: Art Deco, Material: Wood and iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Armchairs Iron and wood Made in France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal....
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Reclaimed Antique Composition Stone Lidded Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of large scale lidded composition stone urn finials. With unique lids and quality scale, this pair would look stunning as gate piers either side of a grand entranceway or str...
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20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Early 20th Century Decorative Cast Iron Ram Andirons
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1900s-1910s; Olympic Logmaster - Chicago, IL Pair of cast iron andirons with stylized ram's head finials, marked "Olympic Logmaster 254". Originally produced by Olympic Logmaste...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Fireplace Screen, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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 the button that reads 'View All F...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron

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.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Big Art Deco Column , 1930, French
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...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

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

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Historical early 20th century Lindbergh Viaduct Arch Bridge Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Historical Lindbergh Viaduct Bridge lights. Original Made in New York acrylic lampshades (or materials used at the time) - Lindbergh Viaduct bridge was built in 1927 and named after ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Set of 11 1920s McKinney Antique Brass Door Hinges
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous set of 11 1920s McKinney Antique brass 4.5in door hinges. Rare survivors! Made in the USA by ‘McKinney’ circa 1925-29. These are without doubt from the...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Reclaimed Art Deco French Stoneware Bidet
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed art deco French stoneware bidet. This early 20th century stylish bidet has a smooth square shape and light even craze, a lovely new addition for a bathroom in a contempor...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Boho Postmodern Wrought Iron Panels - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These striking wrought iron panels embody the bold, artistic spirit of Postmodern design, reminiscent of 1980s architectural sensibilities merged with streamlined Art Deco geometry. ...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Large 1940s Square Wrought-Iron and Granite Dining Table from France
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco square outdoor dining table. The wrought iron base is painted a delicate grey color. It has a scrolled apron, cabriole leg...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Granite, Wrought Iron

Pair of French 1930s Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century andirons in hand-hammered Iron. The pieces reflect both Modern and French Art Deco design and the work of the great French ironworkers including Raymond Su...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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

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Cement, Concrete

Art Deco Fire Screen Attributed to Paul Kiss
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Art Deco wrought iron fire screen having hammered and gilded surface work and a central motif depicting a vase holding a bouquet of flowers. Attributed to French master metalworke...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

1930's Enamelled Knight Fireside Companion Set and Matching Fender
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1930's Enamelled Knight Fireside Companion Set and Matching Fender   The Knight has been cast in iron & finished with an enamel lustre glaze The head of the Knight opens up to reve...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Art Deco Style Free Standing Fire Basket with Decorative Back and Ash Pan
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Style Free Standing Fire Basket with Decorative Back and Ash Pan This is a useful and decorative piece, the grate has an iron fire back decorated in the art deco style, the...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pedestal Art deco, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'....
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

3 Chairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
3 chairs 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 have any ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Art Deco Column with drawers and shelves, 1930, French
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...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Pair of Vintage French Marble Gilt Bronze Porcelain Romantic Painted Pillars
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of early 20th century circa 1920s French marble and gilt bronze pedestal pillars with hand painted porcelain bodies depicting lo...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

ORIGINAL RESTORED ART DECO ZOORAY HiGHLAND TERRIER SCOTTIE DOG ELECTRIC HEATER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this exquisite totally original fully restored Art Deco Zooray Highland Terrier electric heater...
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20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

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 have any questions we are at y...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

2 Garden Pots in White Painted Concrete, Black Striped, circa 1930/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 garden pots in white painted concrete, black striped. wear and tear circa 1930/1950.
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

Sculptural Chair in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in New York, NY
Patrick Coard Paris expands on his unique and beautiful sculptural object collection with a furniture line. The Caudal capsule explores creating organic lines and sculptural dimensio...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Mid Century French Copper and Brass Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-century French panel, crafted with copper and brass rivets, presents a uniquely textured surface that captivates the eye. The panel's rich texture, reminiscent of intricate ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Reclaimed Art Deco Bronze Lantern Pier Caps
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual set of reclaimed pier caps in the form of bronze Art Deco lanterns dating from the early 20th century. You can just imagine these pier caps as an ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Bronze

Unique French 1920s Patio Set, Comprising a Table & Four Lounge Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Absolutely gorgeous and one-of-a-kind outdoor iron set comprised of a round coffee table and four low and deep armchairs. Very pretty curlicued ironwork, with latticework in the back...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Large Antique Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Window of Jesus Christ
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique ecclesiastical stained glass window of Jesus alongside the quote "I have set an example for you”. The vivid and bright col...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine

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

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Iron

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...
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Late 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Art deco etageres
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco etageres, walnut burr. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

Art deco etageres
Art deco etageres
$1,710 / item
Cabinet pull 8 cm Hammered brass with shagreen effect. Art Deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
This 8 cm cabinet pull is crafted from brass and belongs to the Art Deco collection. Its tubular shape is refined, with proportions suited for smaller furniture fronts. The surface f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Antique Bolection Marble Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique bolection marble fire surround. This striking Belgian black marble fireplace was reclaimed from a large house in North London. The marble...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble

French 1950s Iron and Pink Marble Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco table with a painted iron structure. The top, with rounded corners, is made of a thick slab of pink marble, which slots into the apron. Raised on cabriole legs, each...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, 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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