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
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.
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Monumental Modular Bookcase in Mahogany
By Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928 Modular book case or wall unit by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from multipe...
Mahogany
French “Clichy” Pink Reeded Glass & Brass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” pink coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.90 kg / 2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards...
Brass
European Art Deco 1930s Dining Table in Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, walnut, walnut burl, oak, Europe, 1930s Another beautiful piece of the European Art Deco period. This table exemplifies geometric purity and material sophistication of...
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Antique Art Deco Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonier From The 1930
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique Carved Alabaster Plafonnier – c. 1930s Art Deco Professionally Rewired and Grounded – Ready to Hang This is a stunning original alabaster plafonnier with exceptional color a...
Alabaster
Henredon Scene III Art Deco Walnut Burl Black Lacquer Nightstands Bedside Tables
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Late 20th Century Henredon Scene Three Nightstands, circa 1989. An iconic Mid-Century Modern design blending Art Deco and Asian-inspired aesthetics. Features two dovetailed ...
Brass
Art Deco Crystal Glass Perfume Bottle, vintage Germany 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Art Deco perfume bottle crafted from clear glass and featuring a beautifully designed matching glass stopper. With its refined lines and timeless silhouette, this piece captu...
Art Glass
Art Deco Dark Veined Alabaster and Brass Three-Light Pendant Chandelier, France
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautifully veined French Art Deco alabaster chandelier with a luminous moon-like appearance and elegant brass detailing. French Art Deco pendant chandelier crafted in richly vein...
Alabaster, Brass
Bronze Tray by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Bronze tray designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Square tray in solid bronze with conch chased motifs in the corners * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: Bx5 * Period: 1925 * Con...
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonier From The 1930
Located in Søborg, DK
1930s Art Deco Alabaster Plafonnier 40 cm Rewired Swedish 1930s alabaster bowl plafonnier with spectacular natural stone. The shade is a clean, minimalist form that lets the alabaste...
Alabaster
French Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Three-Light Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautifully veined French Art Deco alabaster chandelier with ever-changing natural stone patterns and elegant brass detailing. Elegant French Art Deco three-light pendant chandeli...
Alabaster, Brass
French Art Deco Salmon Pink Geometric Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rare French Art Deco pendant light with sculptural salmon pink geometric glass shade and brass suspension, circa 1930s. A striking French Art Deco pendant light executed in molded s...
Brass
Verlux Opalescent Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in NANTES, FR
Opalescent Verlux bowl, circa 1930. Nickel-plated metal mount. Opalescent pressed molded glass bowl decorated with birds. Electrified, E14 socket. In perfect condition. Height: 42 ...
Metal
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
Barovier & Toso Italian Chandelier in Crystal Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier & Toso, chandelier, crystal glass, brass, Italy, 1940s This elegant chandelier by Barovier & Toso, produced in Italy during the 1940s, reflects the refined craftsma...
Brass
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier – France, 1920s. Bring timeless elegance into your interior with this authentic French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier from Franc...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Barovier & Toso Art Deco Table Lamp in Crystal Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier & Toso table lamp, crystal glass, Italy, 1940s Exceptional Barovier & Toso table lamp from the 1940s, crafted entirely from richly textured clear glass using the re...
Crystal
$2,127Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco marble effect hand-blown Murano glass pendant light, Italy, 1930s
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Compatible with US/EU standards. Sculptural Art Deco and Hollywood Regency Murano glass pendant lamp, Italy, 1930s. Composed of a one-piece Murano glass diffuser with a marble effec...
Metal, Chrome, Brass
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Lounge Chairs Oak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Studio, armchairs, oak, fabric, Italy, 1930s Designed by Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Studio in the 1930s, this set of lounge ch...
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Glass Paste Wall Sconces - Art Deco Style - 1970s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Wall Sconces in Gilded Metal, White glass paste, 1970s A rare pair of handcrafted wall sconces in the Art Deco style, dating from the 1970s, originally shaped, composed of...
Metal
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, Germany 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large pendant light from the 1920s - 1930s with a marbled glass shade and rope suspension in good condition. The lamp has a large pink shade with a curved underside and a stepped edg...
Brass
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, Germany 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Große Pendelleuchte aus den 1920er - 1930er Jahren mit marmoriertem Glasschirm und Seilaufhängung. Die Leuchte hat einen großen hellgelben Schirm mit dunkelblauer Marmorierung. Der S...
Brass
Amsterdam School Side Table on ball feet, by Genneper Molen, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An elegant Dutch Art Deco occasional table or side table in oak and black laquered balls for feet, a well made table with marvellous details. Recently we discovered that there tables...
Oak
Art Deco rod pendant light with brass suspension, marbled glass - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Deco rod pendant light from the 1930s - 1940s with a very nicely profiled beige glass shade. The glass shade is marbled and in very good condition. The suspension is made of bras...
Brass
Pair of Fan-Shaped Wall Sconces - Art Deco Style - 1970s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Fan-Shaped Wall Sconces in Gilded Metal and White Glass Paste, 1970s A rare and exquisite pair of handcrafted wall sconces in the Art Deco style, dating from the 1970s. Thes...
Metal
Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier with Star Ceiling Accent
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, Murano glass, Italy, 1940s An elegant Italian chandelier from the 1940s, distinguished by its beautifully sculpted ribbed glass shades and graceful flowing arms. ...
Brass
Asymmetrical Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, wood and fabric, Europe, 1930s A remarkable European lounge chair from the 1930s, distinguished by its sculptural asymmetrical silhouette and soft organic curves. The ...
Fabric
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget, 1937
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Swedish Art Deco pewter bowl produced by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget (NJ) in 1937. This sculptural piece features an elegant bas-relief of a kneeling female figure holding a co...
Pewter
Art Deco Green and Brown Marbled UFO Shaped Glass Pendant Light, Germany 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rare German Art Deco pendant light with striking UFO-shaped green marbled glass and chromed metal suspension, circa 1930s. A striking German Art Deco pendant light from the 1930s fe...
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Bedside Cabinets in Mahogany Veneer
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of Art Deco bedside tables crafted in fine wood with an attractive grain pattern and a warm mahogany tone. Their balanced geometric design combines clean lines with soft...
Mahogany
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Pink Marbled Glass Shade, Brass, Germany, 1930
Located in Schwerin, MV
An elegant, light blue and beige Art Deco rod-suspended pendant light featuring blue and gold decorative stripes, dating from the first half of the 20th century (1930s–1950s). This ...
Metal, Brass
A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s This is a wonderful example of an iconic chair, an early moustache model with Cuban cigar arms and a l...
Leather
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Brass and Blue Glass, France, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920 French Art Deco, blue Clichy glass pendant lamp Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescen...
Brass
Art Deco Green Glass Flush Mount Light, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century 5-armed Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use w...
Metal
Paavo Tynell Art Deco Pendant 1010, Tinned Brass & Opaline Glass, Taito 1920s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and exceptionally rare example of Paavo Tynell’s early lighting from the 1920s. The fixture embodies Nordic Classicism or what was called the Swedish Grace period. The co...
Brass
Henredon Scene Three Art Deco Style Walnut Burl Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Henredon Scene III Chest of Drawers, circa 1989. An iconic Mid-Century Modern design blending Art Deco and Asian-inspired aesthetics. Features three dovetailed dra...
Brass
French Art Deco Opaline Table Lamp - Jacques Adnet, France 1940
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French Art Deco Opaline Table Lamp attributed to Jacques Adnet, France 1940 Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1940s. Black opaline spherical base with a newly fabricated lin...
Brass
Elegant Swedish Art Deco Pewter Vase by GAB, Sweden, 1939
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined Swedish pewter vase produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget in Stockholm during the late 1930s. Executed in solid pewter, the vase features a restrained yet sculptural Art De...
Pewter
Barovier & Toso Chandelier in Brass and Glass with Floral Motifs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier & Toso chandelier, brass, glass, Italy, 1940s An elegant expression of Venetian craftsmanship, this chandelier by Barovier & Toso combines timeless artistry with re...
Brass
Art Deco Revival ceramic table lamps in the style of Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1980s
By Paolo Traversi, Tommaso Barbi, Hispania CH, Cerámicas BONDIA, Capo Di Monte
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. Handmade ceramic table lamps from in the style of Paolo Traversi, Italy, 1980s. Each piece is composed of a molded ceramic base with...
Brass, Chrome
$27,500 / set
Pair of Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Moritz Hergesell for Anton Hergesell, pair of lounge chairs, mahogany, fabric, Austria, late 1920s This pair of lounge chairs can likely be situated within the context...
Fabric, Mahogany
Green Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Nils Emil Lundström. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1920s
By Rörstrand, Nils Emil Lundström, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, stoneware art deco globe vase, with amazing green hares fur glaze. Designed by Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1920s. Great original condition. Some slight s...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Bronze & Havanna Glass Chandelier, Böhlmarks, Sweden 1930s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco Swedish Grace Chandelier was designed and manufactured in the 1930s. The light features a three-arm chandelier with curved arms supporting scalloped Havanna Glass sh...
Bronze
Pair of Carved Art Deco Bedside Cabinets in Walnut Burl Veneer
Located in Miami, FL
Striking pair of Art Deco bedside cabinets crafted from richly figured walnut burl veneer, showcasing dramatic mirrored grain patterns and exceptional craftsmanship. The design combi...
Walnut
Art Deco Wrought Iron Pendant, Bjerkas Armatur, Sweden 1930s to 1940s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1930s to 1940s. The light features a wrought iron chandelier with black finish, formed by scrolling ar...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, glass, Italy, 1940s This refined Italian chandelier from the 1940s is a beautiful example of early modern glass craftsmanship. Composed entirely of sculptural gla...
Brass
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Mirror Mosaic Sideboard Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Impressive 1950s Italian cocktail liquor bar cabinet in beautiful wood with typically shaped two front doors. Once you open the two doors the interior is lined with mirror glass mosa...
Brass
Art Deco Dark Veined Alabaster and Brass Three-Light Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Architectural French Art Deco alabaster pendant chandelier with dramatic dark veining and a sculptural moon-like appearance when illuminated. Striking French Art Deco three-light pe...
Alabaster, Brass
Large Antique 14" GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A large Moonstone plafonnier pendant light. c.1930 Heavy duty pressed milk glass of fluted design, supported by cast brass reed and ribbon decorated ring, chain, hanger and ceiling ...
Glass
Large Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. Flat bronze platter with chased detailing along the rim Designer: Just Andersen Model: LB1736X Period: 1936 Conditio...
Bronze
Large Oval Aqua Murano Glass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Large Oval Aqua Murano Glass Mirror, in Stock Contemporary oval mirror with a scalloped aqua Murano glass frame and brass accents. Handcrafted by a team of artisans in Venice, Italy....
Brass
Perfect Pair Art Deco Hand-Carved Alabaster Fan Wall Sconces, circa 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and highly stylish pair of hand-carved Art Deco alabaster wall sconces with a striking folded fan design. This beautiful pair of 1920s Art Deco wall lights is entirely han...
Alabaster, Metal
Art Deco Sideboard in Oak with Breccia Marble Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard or cabinet, oak nickel-plated brass, Breccia marble, Europe, 1940s A characterful 1940s European sideboard crafted in solid oak. The piece is topped with a striking Brecci...
Marble, Brass, Nickel
Italian Art Deco Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Floorlamp in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Studio, floor lamp, oak, iron, fabric, Italy, 1930s Italian designer Ernesto Valabrega (1901-1944) was born in Turin, as the son of celebra...
Iron
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Rare Bar Cabinet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, bar cabinet, beech, laminated wood, Italy, 1930s A bar cabinet by the Italian artist and designer Ernesto Valabrega from the 1930s. ...
Wood, Beech
Antique Art Deco Early 20th Century Cut Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant cut-glass plafonnier light made in England. c.1930 A lovely hand cut Art Deco glass bowl, with high quality brass fittings, including chain and ceiling rose. ...
Brass
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs in Birch Bentwood, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and sculptural pair of Swedish Art Deco club chairs from the 1930s, distinguished by their striking curved birch bentwood armrests and generous proportions. The sweeping arms...
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Diskometal Vase by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Bottle-shaped Diskometal Vase designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in the 1940s. * Bottle-shaped metal vase * Designer: Ellen Schlanbusch * Manufacturer: Just An...
Metal
Art Deco Lupe de Amboyna Wood & Taupe Mohair Upholstery Daybed Attr. Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco daybed, attributed to the legendary French designer Jules Leleu, is a striking embodiment of 1930s luxury and craftsmanship. Featuring a refined frame made fr...
Mohair, Amboyna
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Side Table nr.301 by P.E.L. Izeren, 1920s
By Genneper Molen, P.E.L. Izeren 1
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A documented model no. 301 table by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, circa 1920. This rare Dutch Art Deco design is among the most iconic small furniture models produced by the f...
Macassar, Oak
A Gorgeous French Leather Club Chair Cuban Lounge Model, Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Gorgeous French Leather Club Chair Cuban Lounge Model, Circa 1950’s This is a timeless and classic looking club chair. How many modern versions have been based on this very profil...
Leather