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
Period: 1940s
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
4 Carre Style Strap Seat Folding Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A set of 4 French 1940's Francois Carre sunburst painted folding cafe spring chairs. Great as regular dining chairs or use them as spare chairs...
Category
1940s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Glass and Brass Hook/Door Pull Attributed to Carlo Scarpa, Italy, c. 1940
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York City, NY
Priced individually; three available.
Very cool, elegant art deco door pulls, attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Garden set attributed to René Drouet Art Deco French work 1940
By René Drouet
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Garden set attributed to René Drouet in wrought iron decorated with curves and volutes. French work 1940 including :
4 men armchairs: Height: 107 x Width: 55 x Depth: 54 cm
Seat h...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 pcs. Art Deco Murano Glass and Brass Door Handles
Located in Vilnius, LT
The set of 4 pcs. Art Deco Murano glass and brass door handles.
Solid round glass is transparent.
Each handle goes with two fixing brass elements at the ends, that are newly polishe...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Three Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs circa 1940's
Located in Hanover, MA
Three Italian wrought iron oversized patio chairs with upholstered seats, backs and armrest pads.
Note the distinctive iron rosebuds, stems and leaves among the iron scrolls.
Origin...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco pedestals, 1940s, Poland.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two Art Deco pedestals from the 1940s, Poland.
Dimensions: height 106 cm / width 35 cm / depth 35 cm
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1940s Polish Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Swedish Atlas Armillary Sundial Attributed to Sune Roth
By Sune Rooth
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Original Sun Clock or Armillary Sun Dial attributed to Sune Rooth, mid-20th century.
Antique garden ornament from Sweden, known as a Sun Clock or Armillary Sun dial, with a c...
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1940s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Art Deco pedestals, France, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco pedestals, France, 1940s.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 122 cm diameter 38 cm
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Black Lacquer Art Deco Pedestal Stands
Located in North York, ON
This pair of black lacquer art deco pedestal stands are a true representation of timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted in the 1940’s in the United States, these stands have b...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Two Pairs of Art Deco Cantilevered Spring Steel & Iron Lounge Chairs C1948
By Howell Mfg.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Two pairs of extra strong spring cantilevered lounge chairs from the Art Deco period. No Cushions, but an easy find online. Replace with your own taste and style. Solid iron & steel ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Vintage Stick Wicker Rattan Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage Art Deco style two strand stick rattan 3 piece sectional sofa and armchair with arched arms and clean wicker or rattan like design.
stick wicker, rattan, bamboo, lounge chai...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Nickel Silver Three Paneled Double Doors
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of nickel-silver double entrance doors with three raised square panels, hinges and lock.
Similar to main entrance doors of Tiffany & Co. bu...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Art Deco Wrought Iron Salterini Mt. Vernon Settee Loveseat
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic wrought iron settee, loveseat, by Salterini, as part of the classic Mt. Vernon series, circa 1940's. The settee is structurally sound and sturdy, it shows significant cosmetic w...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bronze Dolphin Palais De La Mediterranee Palace Door-Handle Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Spectacular and large dolphin door-handle sculpture, France, 1930s-1940s. This magnificent hammered bronze dolphin adorned one of the large glass doors of the Palais de la Mediterran...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Rattan Double Horseshoe Lounge Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rochester, NY
Exceptional pair of Art Deco three strand rattan and cane double horseshoe lounge chairs in beautifully aged original glowing surface color. Attributed to Paul Frankl, circa 1940-1950. Chairs measure 30" h x 28" w x 33" d x 11" h to rattan seat x 17" h to top of seat cushhion. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment section **** HAND DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED FROM THE DOOR NUMBER 3...
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1940s Philippine Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan, Natural Fiber
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Grilles
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very heavy and well-made pair of hinged wrought iron grilles or gates, painted red, with orange colored primer paint visible beneath in small areas...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
French Art Deco Andirons Bronze Attibuted Pierre Legrain
Located in New York, NY
A pair of stylized bronze flame aged bronze andirons attributed to Pierre Legrain. Attached to iron backs. An similar example sold at Sotheby’s sale 3944.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Faux Bois Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two French Faux Bois jardinieres. these authentic planters are a pair. They have great details in the bark details with realistic knots. They solid with no cracks and have a drain ho...
Category
1940s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Classic Pair Art Deco High Back Slatted Spring Steel Lounge Chairs
By Kem Weber, Lloyd Loom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Pair Art Deco High Back Slatted Spring Steel Lounge Chairs attributed to Lloyd Loom designed by Kem Weber.. Super stylish.. Amazing design,, Repainted at some point in fun ,w...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Cut 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
American Art Deco Andirons Polished Brass
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual andirons-Art Deco stylized skyscraper look. Polished brass, heavy and well made.
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
2 Chairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Chairs
iron on gold leaf
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing th...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Antique Fireplace Set “Hunting” in Gilt Bronze, France, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful antique stand with fireplace accessories in Art Deco Style.
Flower scene with hunting dog, hunting horn and acanthus leaves. Beautiful item, very decorative.
The bron...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
3 Armchairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
3 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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Lotto Decori E Fregi in Metallo, Vintage
Located in Felino, IT
Lotto fregi e decori in metallo vintage. conservati originali. le foto fanno fede per numero pezzi e tipologia.
Category
1940s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
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 ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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 have any questions we are at y...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
2 Chairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 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 questions we are at yo...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Two Tone Plain & Bronze Mirrored Fireplace with Crystal Florets
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco fire place was realized in the United States circa 1940. It features a volumetric rectangular form composed of two tones of ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Mirror
2 Armchairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Armchairs
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 rea...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Round Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Cigar Table Kisco Company
By Kisco Company
Located in North York, ON
Round Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Cigar Table Kisco Company. A rare art deco American 1940’s cigar table. Featuring built in 3 speed fan by Kisco Company, St. Louis, MO. Fan is fully functional at all 3 speeds and push significant air in its vicinity. Classic art deco bent chrome tube design with beige wheat Formica top. In great condition with natural rust discoloring on fan blades...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Cast Aluminum, Bakelite and Steel Fire Tools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage four-piece fire tool set including the shovel, brush, poker, and blow poke (ca. 1940s, USA).
Stand is composed of a black weighted steel base and bak...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1940s, Beech Flower Stand, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition.
- Cleaned and repolished with oil.
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Beech
Vintage Becchetti Angelo Bal Door Handle Set in Patinated Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate Door Handle set patinated brass. Fluted/twisted art deco styling featuring solid brass spindles with nice detailing and patina. Suitable for your g...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons in the Style of Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a very fine work in the style of famous French designer and wrought iron maker Raymond Subes. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Unusual Sculptural Iron Garden Lounge Chair Manner of Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual sculptural iron garden lounge chair manner of Jean-Charles Moreux, wonderful design, whimsical sculpture! welded iron frame, metal sling seat. Hand delivery avail to New York...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Iron Andirons by Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of black and green patinated iron andirons. By Gilbert Pollerat (1902-1988).
France, CIRCA 1940.
Karl Lagerfeld and Francois Baudot (1998) “Gilbert Pollerat, Maître Ferron...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Iron Andirons by Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of green and gold patinated iron andirons made by Gilbert Pollerat (1902-1988).
France, circa 1940.
Karl Lagerfeld and Francois Baudot (1998) “Gilbert Pollerat, Maître Fer...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of andirons by Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of andirons by Gilbert Poillerat (1902-1988). Golden patina on iron.
François Baudot (1998) "Gilbert Poillerat: Maître ferronnier" p. 228.
Francia, CIRCA 1940.
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1940s 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.
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1940s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Steel
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
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
Materials
Stone, Travertine
Streamline Art Deco / Modernist 3-Piece Bamboo Set by Rattan Art / Philippines
Located in Buffalo, NY
Streamline Art Deco / Modernist 3-Piece bamboo set by Rattan Art / Philippines, stunning set, amazing design, superior quality and construction, chairs meas...
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1940s Philippine Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
Bamboo Flower Stand
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bamboo flower stand.
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1940s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
Fence Element, Attr. Gilbert Poillerat, France 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Fence element with gold patinated decors in the form of doves, shells, and a central female figure. For comparable pieces see Lit.: Francois Baudot: Gilbert Poillerat maitre ferronni...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Robert Lewis Set of Four Lounge Chairs Studio Crafted Santa Barbara, CA. 1940s
By Robert Lewis
Located in Camden, ME
Robert Lewis suite of four lounge chairs hand made in his studio below Old Mission Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, California in the 1930s.
Thre...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Attributed to Rene Prou and Raymond Subes Pair of Grilles/Gates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s hand forged ion grilles/gates, attributed to Rene Prou and likely forged by Raymond Subes.
Each panel is 23.5” wide x 55” high.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French 1940s Black lacquered Metal Circular decorative Display Staircase
Located in Long Island City, NY
French 1940's black lacquered wrought iron decorative display staircase / plant stand.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Attributed Raymond Subes Iron Panel (2 Available)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French hand forged iron panels, circa 1945, attributed Raymond Subes. Two available, each about 5’ tall and 12” wide.
Priced per panel.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Dachshund Andirons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial pair of Art Deco dachshund andirons in a patinated bronze finish.
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Raymond Subes Pair of Iron and Gilt Grilles/Gate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s pair of forged iron and gilt grilles/gates by Raymond Subes. Measures: 41” wide overall x 65” high at peak.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
1940s Rose Brass Large Andirons
Located in New York, NY
1940s Art Deco style solid rose brass large andirons, purchased from the original owner from an old mansion in Dallas Texas.
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid Century French Copper and Brass Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French mid-century highly textured copper and brass riveted panel. A piece of art in its own right, the panel is riddled with a unique copper texture reminiscent of webbing. Stylisti...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Style of Raymond Subes Gilt Iron Console
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco gilt forged iron wall mount console in the style of Raymond Subes. Measures: 48" wide x 19" deep (21" deep overall) x 28" high.
This console has no top.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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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