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.
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Bowl with Silver Fish Relief, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930's
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Art Deco ceramic bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930s. This exceptional example from the celebrated Argenta series features a rich, mottled e...
Sterling Silver
Bulé yellow glass ashtray, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It's a Bulé yellow glass ashtray with decorations inside. The color is somewhere between transparent and yellow-green. The green is very thick. It's a typical example of Art Deco gla...
Glass
Roger MEQUINION Large French Art Deco Ceramic Plate, France, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Art Deco ceramic plate designed by Roger Méquinion in France during the 1940s. This refined piece features a sophisticated sand-etched decorative motif, showcasing Méq...
Ceramic
Art Deco glass ashtray, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A 1940s Art Deco ashtray crafted from thick molded glass in a nuanced green hue. Its circular form is punctuated by faceted vertical panels, evoking a stylized flower or geometric ar...
Glass
Josef Frank Brass and Mirror Tray/Plateau for Svenskt Tenn Swedish modern, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Refined mirrored plateau designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, in the 1940s. This circular tray features a beveled mirror surface set within a gilded brass frame, accente...
Brass
Art Deco Centerpiece Bowl Basket Chrome and Wood, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco centerpiece, serving bowl, or decorative fruit or bread basket was designed in France in the 1930s. The serving piece features a wood handle ornate with chrome...
Metal, Chrome
Substantial Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Impressive Bronze Bowl made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Round bowl in full bronze with circular lines on the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B2148 * Year: 1937 * Condit...
Bronze
Large Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Pedestal Bowl in Hammered Pewter designed by Just Andersen in the early 1920s. * Pedestal bowl with curvy rim in hammered pewter * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacture: Just...
Pewter
Revernay French Art Deco Stoneware Bowl, 1920
By Revernay Sarreguemines Digoin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware bowl on pedestal by REVERNAY (Digoin), France, 1920s. Height : 12.5cm - 5 inches, Diameter : 21.2cm - 8.3 inches. Marked "Revernay 160 3" under the base (se...
Stoneware
$2,330
Silver Plated Caviar Set
By Art Decor
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Silver Plated Caviar Server The Four Lidded Dishes Consist OF Fish Handles The Central Bowl Has Six Vodka Shot Glass that Surround the Ice Bucket Certainly a Talking Po...
Silver Plate
Art Deco Revival Lacquer and Eggshell Tazza
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Revival lacquer and eggshell low tazza/centerpiece. Adapting its style from Jean Dunand, the Art Deco lacquer master. Excellent condition.
Wood
Rectangle Cosmos Tray in Cream Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$1,045 / item
Cream Shagreen Tray by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The melting tray comes in two sizes and two color variants. This listing is for the medium size in cream shagreen...
Brass
Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern Including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. A Classic oval vanity tray revisited; this Kifu Paris geometric tray is inlaid in a mixture of blue shagreen, black shell, lemurian quartz...
Brass
Lalique Crystal Nemours Bowl
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rene Lalique "Nemours" Glass Bowl. Design dates tot he late 20's, this example was a wedding present given in the early 1970's. Very nice original shape! Adds a little beauty to a...
Art Glass
Circular Cosmos Tray in Shagreen, Blue Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
1920s Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstatte Silver Footed Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1920s. Silver footed bowl by famed designer Josef Hoffman and Wiener Werkstatte. Hoffman is a prolific designer who helped to cement the design of the Secessionist era. Werkstatte wa...
Silver
Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Dish by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful dish with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. Some s...
Ceramic
Bronze Art Deco Bowl w. Horses by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze bowl with amazing patina. Depicting horses jumping over obstacles. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition, but with...
Bronze
Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
French Art Deco Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Art Deco silver plate bowl from France. Lovely ribbed detail. Original finish shows nice age and patina. Perfect as a decorative object or catchall.
Silver Plate
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Squirrel Vide Poche #8291
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco pewter stylised squirrel vide poche Circa 1930's Stamped and numbered 8291 on base Diameter 7 inch, Height 2.5 inch Remarkably good conditio...
Pewter
Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Silverplate Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period silverplate bowl By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 6.38"W x 6.38"D x 2.5"H. Good original vintag...
Silver Plate
1928 René Lalique - Art Deco Bowl Centerpiece Cardamine Yellow Amber Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Centerpiece Bowl "Cardamine" made in yellow amber glass by René Lalique in 1928. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Wonderful color. Extremely rare model !!! Diame...
Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass
Ultra Rare 1963 Reed and Barton Black Enamel Paul Revere Bowl 101 by John Prip
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare 1963 Reed & Barton Paul Revere Bowl 101 with Black Enamel Interior – Designed by John Prip A scarce and collectible example of American modernist design, this 1963 Reed & Barto...
Silver Plate, Enamel
H. A. Kähler Art Deco Ceramic Bowl with Verdigris Green Glaze, Nils Kähler 1940s
By Herman August Kähler, Nils Kähler
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large Art Deco ceramic platter/ low bowl by Nils Kähler for the pottery work-shop Kähler in Næstved, Denmark. The bowl is decorated with luster verdigris green glaze with a touch ...
Ceramic
Bronze Art Deco Bowl by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze bowl / dish with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, only a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS' and ma...
Bronze
Longwy Art Deco Ceramic Bowl by Faïenceries, Enameled, France, 1920
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic bowl by Longwy, France, 1920s. Measures: Diameter 10.6" (26.9cm), height 3" (7.7cm). Incised mold number "3021" and stamped pattern number "D.5415", 1925 Long...
Ceramic
Art Deco Glass Bowl "Water Lilies" by Josef Inwald for Barolac, Czech 1930s
By Josef Inwald
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Art Deco decorative bowl designed by Josef Inwald for Barolac. Bowl is made in glass and features water lilies flowers and leaves. Part of th...
Art Glass
Carl Milles Art Deco Bronze Dish by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, Carl Milles
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze dish with amazing patina. 'Vindarnas Lek' ('Play of the Winds') designed by famous Swedish sculptor Carl Milles and produced by GAB Gulds...
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Engraved Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signed silver bowl. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With engraved Art Deco designs around the interior rim. Marked to the base. Simply a wonderful bowl ...
Sterling Silver
Large Art Deco Silver Plated Pedestal Dish
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful large Art Deco silver plated pedestal bowl. A three tiered concave bowl sits on a cone base of moulded ribbed wood finished with a silver plated surround. The interior ...
Silver Plate
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Scalloped Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass scalloped bowl By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1910 M...
Art Glass
Small Art Deco Lustre Lidded Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Gustavsberg, Rörstrand, Josef Ekberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A small lidded bowl with amazing green lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Swedish Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. So...
Ceramic
$2,016Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Silver Cup, Large ICE BUCKET European Decorative Bowl Cup Deer Head
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique silver cup or large Decorative ice bucket, fruit cup, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. unstamped, tested with the scratch test, height approx. 60 ...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
WMF Ikora Paul Haustein Green Patinated Metal Vide Poche, Glass Insert
By Paul Haustein, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Rare Paul Haustein, WMF Ikora metal vide poche with glass insert. The patinated green metal contrasts beautifully with the etched gold and dark brown pattern seen on the dish. The gl...
Metal
Danish Arne Bang Ribbed Stoneware Vessel Green Speckled Glaze Art Deco ca 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small cylindrical ribbed vessel by the Danish ceramist Arne Bang (1901-1983). Made circa 1930s to 40s. It is decorated with a green glaze with dark brown speckles. Marked on botto...
Stoneware
Large Bronze Art Deco Dish by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s.
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Einar Backstrom, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful Art deco / Swedish Grace bronze dish with amazing patina. Decor of goddess Diana with a dear. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s. Great ori...
Bronze
Art Deco Globe Tray in Pewter Made in Sweden 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Art Deco tray made in Sweden. The shape of this tray with bakelite handles is typical for the art deco period. The polished pewter is shaped in a wonderful way to give it a...
Pewter
Hammered brass bowl vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Hammered brass bowl vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled
Brass
Purple Royal Crown Derby Bone China Colorful Scalloped Peacock Plate, England
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Royal Crown Derby bone china plate in purple with colorful peacock at center. This piece was created in the 1950s and features pale purple...
Gold
1921 René Lalique - Bowl Volubilis Yellow Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Volubilis" made in yellow opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921. Molded signature. Perfect condition Measures: height: 5.5 cm diameter: 21.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lali...
Blown Glass
Art Deco Silver Gilt Plated Handkerchief Fazzoletto Bowl, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Silver Gilt Plated Art Deco Handkerchief Fazzoletto Bowl, Circa 1920's
Metal, Sheet Metal
Arne Bang, Denmark, Round Dish in Glazed Ceramics, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arne Bang (1901-1983), Denmark. Round dish in glazed ceramics. Model number 127. Beautiful glaze in shades of green. 1940s. Measures: 16 x 3 cm. In excellent condition. Signed i...
Ceramic
Art Deco Bronze Dish with Bow Hunter by N. Dam Ravn, Denmark, 1930s
By N. Dam Ravn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art Deco bronze bowl with centre motif of hunter and deer in relief. It was designed by Danish Sculptor N. Dam Ravn and manufactured by Nordisk Malm in Denmark during the 1930s. The ...
Bronze
Set of Scalloped Pedestal Pewter Bowls by Just Andersen 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Pair of Scalloped Pedestal Pewter Bowls designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Set (2) of round scalloped bowls on foot made in pewter * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 1228 *...
Pewter
Pearlized Oval Decorative Pierced Edge Capiz Catchall or Trinket Dish
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An unusual pearlized capiz shell trinket dish or catchall. We've never come across anything similar to this beautiful plate. It is oval in shape and...
Shell
Art Deco Bronze Dish / Bowl by Niels Dam Ravn for Nordisk Malm, Denmark, 1930s.
By Tinos, N. Dam Ravn, Evan Jensen, Just Andersen, Nordisk Malm
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Scandinavian Modern bronze dish with amazing patina. Designed by Niels Dam Ravn and made by Nordisk Malm in Denmark, 1930s. Good original condition. Some sc...
Bronze
"Cavorting Mermaids", Large, Exceptional Art Deco Bowl in Deep Red and Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning in size, color and subject matter, this large bowl --a magnificent example of Art Deco style -- is bathed in a rich, deep red glaze and features a pair of cavorting mermaids...
Porcelain
WMF Ikora Art Deco Footed Bowl in Patinated Metal, Germany, 1930s
By WMF Ikora
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Art Deco footed bowl produced by WMF as part of the celebrated Ikora line in Germany during the 1930s. The shallow, wide form is raised on three rounded feet and finished wit...
Metal
'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco. A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, produced, by WMF (Wurttember...
Art Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Ruffled Edge Finger Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass finger bowl with underplate By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (both pieces signed to the under...
Art Glass
Original Max Le Verrier Art Deco Bronze Catchall, Bowl, Videpoche France, 1930
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful solid Bronze double patina low relief décor catchall, footed bowl or videpoche. Stamped Bronze on the reverse and Artist Mark, M. Le Verrier. A French Art Deco Collector'...
Bronze
Art Deco Brass fruit bowl vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Brass fruit bowl vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Hammered Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Bowl on Legs designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine little piece for an exquisite place. * Hammered Pewter bowl on four legs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 431 * ...
Pewter
1925 Rene Lalique Art Deco Astray Pintray Statuette Source de la Fontaine Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Ashtray Pintray "Statuette Source de la Fontaine" made in molded glass with grey patina by Rene Lalique in 1925. . Stamped signature on bottom. Perfect condition. height : 11,5 c...
Blown Glass
Daisy Makeig-Jones Poplar Trees Fairyland Lustre Bowl
By Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre, Wedgwood, Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Daisy Makeig-Jones Fairyland Lustre bowl made circa 1925, showing the Poplar Trees pattern on the exterior and the Woodland Bridge pattern on the interior, with the central interio...
Ceramic, Porcelain
René Lalique, "Primevères" Bowl, France Art Deco 1920s
By René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Primeveres René Lalique bowl, France 1920/1930s. Decorations of flowers all around the bowl. Signed R. Lalique. Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 6.5 x 16 In fair condition. O...
Glass
Art Deco Copper & Glass Duplex Serving Dish signed Chase
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco serving dish, crafted circa 1935 and signed by Chase, represents the height of streamlined modern design characteristic of the Machine Age. Chase brass and copp...
Copper