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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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Washbasin in Cement Fully Covered with Blue, White & Golden Ceramics circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Washbasin in cement fully covered with blue, white & golden ceramics circa 1930.
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Cement

Set of Two Rare Art Deco Windows, Faceted Glass and Brass, Austria, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare - Art Deco / Art Nouveau.
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Art Deco Vintage Solid Brass Handles Towel Rails Towel BarPair Duo Austria 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair duo handles or towel racks or towel rails from solid brass Austria 1930s. A wonderful pair or duo of handles from solid brass manufactured 1930s characterized t...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Machine Age Art Deco Doctors or Bathroom Floor Model Scale Weigh Master by Hanso
Located in New York, NY
Great Machine Age, American Art Deco floor scale, Weigh Master by Hanson. The scale is fully functional, it shows cosmetic wear to the paint finish, and th...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Late Edwardian Stepped Limestone Fireplace Surround in the Art Deco Manner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming and fully restored Period Limestone Art Deco fireplace surround of great quality, available with its original hearth plate, attr...
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1930s Scottish Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

French 1950s Iron Fretwork Patio Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant iron patio set comprising a console, a coffee table, two chairs, a settee and two curule stools. The set presents delicate fretwork and hammered iron, and is painted in its o...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Wrought Iron

Tolix 'Genuine' Vintage Steel Dining Chairs C1950's Hundreds to Choose from
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic European Tolix chairs with their original gold TOLIX labels. We have over (1500) Tolix chairs, stools and tables in stock, new and vintage Tolix. This set of (4) are near-m...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

French Art Deco Iron Fireplace Screen
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco French wrought iron fireplace screen with hand-hammered effect throughout. Purchased from the Parisian flea.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Art Deco Era Garden Platinum Goliath Heron Crane Fountain Sculptures 6+ feet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Magnificent pair of life-size+ bronze Goliath Heron fountain sculptures from the Art Deco era. What sets these apart from all others is their silver pl...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Phila Civic Ctr Art Deco Bronze Monolock Door Knob Set
Located in New York, NY
1930 Philadelphia Civic Center Art Deco bronze monolock door knob set. Two sets have a keyhole in the doorknob at time of posting. Please specify. Priced per set. Salvaged by Olde Go...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Patinated Brass Towel Rack for Kitchen, Bathroom or Stairway, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An original 60 cm small stairway handrail form a salvaged Danish boat. Suitable as a handrail or a rack for your bathroom, kitchen or even as a fitness pull up bar. Its very solid an...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Art Deco Wrought Iron Pedestal Attributed To Fag (marcel Vasseur)
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco pedestal circa 1930 in wrought iron attributed to FAG Portor marble top. In perfect condition Width: base 30 x 30 cm marbre 28,5 x 28,5 cm Height: 96 cm Weight: 16 Kg
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Glass and Brass Hook/Door Pull Attributed to Carlo Scarpa, Italy, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Priced individually; three available. Very cool, elegant art deco door pulls, attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Attractive Brass Fireside Companion Set, Fireside Tools
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Attractive Brass Fireside Companion Set, Fireside Tools This is a very attractive set on its own stand, shovel, tongs, brush and poker The stand 16” tall and 4” in diameter FB133
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

French Majolica Set of 2 Vases & Jardiniere Orchies circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French Majolica set of 2 vases and a jardiniere with flowers signed Orchies circa 1930. Art Deco period. Vases height 12.5 inches.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Majolica, Ceramic

Garden set attributed to René Drouet Art Deco French work 1940
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

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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

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Brass

Art Deco Plaster Relief of a Woman with a Greyhound Dept Store Installation
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular and a rare piece from the art Deco period. Fabulous relief of a scantily clad glamorous woman with a Greyhound that looks like it's in motion. The dog is leading the way ...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Art Deco Split Ypsilanti Stick Reed Wicker or Sofa with Pair Arm Chairs c. 1930s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome Art Deco Split Reed Rattan Sofa with a Pair of Armchairs and original cushions with vintage leopard-decorated fabric. You may want to reupholster. Some people call this Sp...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Reed

Art Deco White Tan Alabaster Skyscraper Style Console Table Base Pedestal Column
Located in Miami, FL
Stately white Alabaster skyscraper shaped console table base, Pedestal, Column from the Art Deco Period. Note: No Glass Top, we offer just the base. Glass used for the pictures: 56...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster

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

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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

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Walnut

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

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Walnut

French Pair of Antique Foldable Parisienne Bistro Chairs in Oak and Iron, 1930s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This antique pair of Bistro chairs in blue wrought iron and oakwood was manufactured in the thirties in France. The set is refinished and checked in our workshop. The old worn out wo...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Black Cast Iron Building Star
Located in New York, NY
1930s Art Deco style building star. Made from cast iron. These were used under the roof line on brick buildings. One available. Please note, this item is located in one of our NYC lo...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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Wood, Lacquer

A pair of large Original Art Déco door handles. France 1930s.
Located in Köln, NW
One pair of large Original Art Déco door handles. Bronze, Glass. France 1930s. Heavy rare quality. The door handles can also be used horizontally as a towel rail for a bathroom area...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

French Art Deco Chairs and Armchairs, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very elegant set comprising two chairs and two armchairs, made of wrought iron, with scrolling and curlicue motifs, raised on cabriole legs. Seats in bright, yellow canvas (outdoors)...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Bronze Art Deco Push and Pull Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Pair of Art Deco bronze cast push and pull door handles shaped like a horn. The original patina on a smooth surface of these sculptural door handles adds to its age. They will work i...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Classic Art Deco Style Garden Bench, 1939 Worlds Fair / Centrial Park / N.Y.C.
By area fabrication
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Art Deco Style Garden Bench manufactured by TORONTO FABRICATING CO. (signed in the heavy cast aluminum) Arm Height 28", This classic Deco style bench was originally designed and used at the 1939 NY Worlds Fair...
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1950s Canadian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

French Art Deco Wrought-Iron Set, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very elegant garden set of Directoire inspiration, comprised of two armchairs and a table, of beautiful and unusual design. The wrought iron is of lovely, heavy quality, with origina...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

A pair of ART-DECO NEO-CLASSICAL Wrough Iron CLAUSTRAS ROOM DIVIDERS France 1930
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and poetic pair of "Claustras", Room Dividers, Interior Grids or Separations, Art-Deco, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Classic, structure with swaying wrought iron decoratio...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

1 of the 34 Art Deco Tiles, Belgium, circa 1930's
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 34 Art Deco ceramic tiles, Belgium, circa 1930. Beautiful original antique tiles with a flower in relief. The tile shows a yellow and turquoise flower on a bright, green bac...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

French Art Déco Edgar Brandt Style Fire Screen Wrought Iron
Located in Berlin, DE
Exceptional Art Deco hand-forged iron fireplace screen, featuring linear details and scrolls with a beautifully hammered central three-dimensional floral motif, exceptionally finish...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

1 of the 25 Authentic Glazed Art Deco Relief Tiles, Belga, circa 1930s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of antique Art Deco handmade tiles. A beautiful relief and color. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed or incorporated into a custom tile ...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

1 of the 30 Antique Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot Frères, Hemiksem, circa 1925
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 30 amazing tiles in rich green and bright pink colors. Each tile is divided into four faces. Manufactured around 1925 by Gilliot Frères, Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Large Bronze Modernist Cylinder Andirons, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Perfection.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Art Deco Gilded Iron Gates, France, 1940s
Located in Porto, PT
Pair of Art deco Gilded iron gates France 1940s Measures: W. 2 x 102 cm, total 204 cm H. 125 cm (highest part).
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Art Deco Pedestals Abeto Douglas
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Art Deco, movement in the decorative arts and architecture that originated in the 1920s and developed into a major style in western Europe and the United States during the 1930s. Its...
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Copper Fireside Companion Set, Cutty Sark
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Copper Fireside Companion Set, Cutty Sark This is an attractive set on its own stand, shovel, tongs, poker and hearth brush, all of the pieces have a replica of the Cutty Sark on th...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Copper

Virginia Metalcrafters Art Deco Brass Iron Floral Medallion Andirons Firedogs 27
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Art Deco J Loth Stoves Virginia Metalcrafters arts and crafts style andirons / firedogs featuring bow legged iron bases topped with a pierced floral filigree medallion. Marke...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

Rare Antiqu Art Deco Umbrella Holder / Plant Stand by Demeyere 1930 Chrome Rack
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...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Chrome

Vintage Wrought Iron Dorothy Draper Bistro Set
Located in Cumberland, RI
This is a beautiful set of vintage patio chairs and bistro table by Dorothyy Draper, a renowned brand in outdoor furniture. The set includ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Bronze Door Knocker, ca.1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bronze door knocker by CAMION Freres, Vivier-au-Court, France, ca.1930. Silver-plated bronze. Cornucopia filled with fruit. Dimensions of the bigger piece placed on t...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Italian Large Pines Decorated Terracotta Vase, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian large pines decorated terracotta vase, 1940s.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

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

Set of 4 French Style Woven Black Enameled Iron Folding Bistro Chairs, C. 1930
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early 20th Century set of 4 folding Black Enamel Wrought Iron Dining Side Chairs. Cafe. Conservatory. Bistro. Patio. Proch. Featuring a woven criss cross pattern with curved ergonomi...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of 1930s French Art Deco Columns in Nutwood and Black Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Pair of columns in nut wood and black lacquer Pair of columns Piano lacquer in black high gloss Front and back in nutwood, high gloss lacquer Original Art Deco, France 1930s Also ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Nutwood

Ceramic Dancing Showgirl , by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
By Koninklijke Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco colored ceramic dancing showgirl pair, by Etha Lempke for Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland Gouda, featuring one solid colored statue and one two-tone statue. Circa 1930.
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Set of 9 Glazed Art Deco Relief Tiles, Muster, 1930s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Recently lifted from its original home, this unique and antique set of Art Deco handmade tiles. A beautiful relief and color. With stylized design. These tiles would be charming disp...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Iron and Copper Plant Stands Attributed to Warren MacArthur
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A fabulous pair of Art Deco plant stand pedestals in s pained iron finish with copper bowls for plats at the top. These are original finish, aged ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Copper, Iron

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

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Iron

Donald Deskey Andirons and Fireplace Tools by Bennett Co
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A set of modernist iron and brass Donald Deskey andirons and fireplace tools by the Bennett Co. This set includes stand, shovel, brush, pocker and set of two andirons. Fireplace tool...
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1960s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

Set of 4 Black Enamel Wrought Iron Spring Wire Seat Garden Chairs, 1940s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of 4 Art Deco Black Enamel Iron Conservatory Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs. Featuring a hand crafted Black enameled Wrought Iron framework, criss cross support, rounded Fleur de Lis...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Set of 14 Glazed Relief Tiles Produits Céramiques de la Dyle, circa 1930
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of 14 antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles, S.A. Produits Céramiques de la Dyle in Wijgmaal, Belga). A beautiful relief and deep rich warm creme, sky blue, and g...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

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

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Steel, Iron

Six-Piece Mid-Century Duck Heads Brass Fireplace Tools Set
Located in Germantown, MD
This is a vintage duck head themed fireplace 6 piece tool set. Figurative duck heads shape the handles of the classic brass fireplace tools and stand. The base has an art deco desig...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, 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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