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.
Pedestal Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant light bronze pedestal bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Pedestal bowl in light bronze alloy with chased decoration along the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Mod...
Bronze
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: LB 1736 * Period: 1936 ...
Bronze
Albert Holl Cast Bronze Zodiac Wall Plate Bowl Vide Poche Mythological Relief
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An exceptional cast bronze zodiac wall plate by the German sculptor and medallist Albert Holl (1888–1972). Richly sculpted in relief, the broad outer rim illustrates the twelve zodia...
Bronze
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
Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Art Deco Pewter Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Round pewter pedestal bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style: 1535 * Period: 1918–1926 C...
Pewter
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 ...
Bronze
Pedestal Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pedestal Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Hexagonal pedestal diskometal bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D166 * Year: 1926-1929 * Condition...
Metal
Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Light-Bronze Bowl on Foot designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Bowl on foot in light-bronze alloy and chasing in the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: LB 1337 * Y...
Bronze
French Art Deco Vide Poche with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pewter decorative vide poche from France, 1930s. Low dish and lid with handle. Lovely etched detail. Original finish shows nice age and patina. Perfect as a decorative obje...
Pewter
French Art Deco Thuya Wood and Bronze Lidded Box, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
French Art Deco Thuya Wood and Bronze Lidded Box, 1920s An exceptionally beautiful and rare lidded box from 1920s France, masterfully combining richly figured thuya burl wood with a...
Bronze
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
Round Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Round bronze bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B147 * Year: 1925-1930 * Condition: Good vintage condition. Impr...
Bronze
Jean Desprès - Tray Bowl Art Deco Modernist Hammered Silver Plated Metal
By Jean Despres
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Tray "Gourmettes" made in hammered silver-plated metal by Jean Desprès in 1940s. Signed and hallmarked. Perfect condition—like new without a single scratch, after being professi...
Silver Plate
Round Lidded Pewter Box by Svenskt Tenn, 1930s, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Værløse, DK
Round Art Deco Pewter Box with inserts made by Svenskt Tenn in the late 1930s. * Lidded round pewter box with four inserts, layered knop and motifs of playing cards. * Manufacturer...
Pewter
Paul Milet Art Deco Ceramic Bowl, Sèvres, France, 27cm Diameter, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant French Art Deco ceramic bowl by Paul Milet is a refined example of the sophisticated craftsmanship that established Sèvres as one of France’s most celebrated centers of ...
Ceramic
Michael Powolny for Loetz Tango Piped Art Glass Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A striking and impressive Loetz quality Tango art glass hand-blown bowl piped with a black glass rim and legs by renowned Austrian Sculptor, Ceramist and Des...
Blown Glass
Set of Pewter Bowls by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pewter Bowls with Lugs designed by Just Andersen in 1930. * Set (2) of small pewter bowls with lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 18...
Pewter
Art Deco Large WMF Ikora Silver Plated Bowl Center Piece
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Large WMF Ikora Silver Plated Bowl Center Piece This rare vintage bowl is a stunning example of Bauhaus – German Art Deco from the 1930s. Crafted from silver-plated brass, ...
Silver Plate, Enamel
Art Deco Organically Shaped Stoneware Bowl / Dish by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptional and sculptural Art Deco stoneware bowl model no. 206 by Danish ceramicist Arne Bang, executed in the 1930s. This organically shaped dish departs from Bang’s more geome...
Stoneware
Backgammon Tray in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze Patina 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. The KIFU PARIS Backgammon Game Tray is the ultimate luxury game. Accented with a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass this piece comes with all game parts in a velvet pouch. Available in a light or dark color-way. The dimensions of this piece are 60 x 34.5 x 5 cm All Kifu Paris pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique. Custom color/sizing available on request. Wipe clean with soft dry cloth. Although inspired by her parents, her collection of Home Accessories and Furniture is a distinct identity of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones, materials she experienced as a child growing up in her parent’s studio, but interpreted in a younger quirkier way reflecting her youth. From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her enormous round mirror...
Brass
Pierre d'Avesn for Choisy-le-Roi France, Art Deco Glass Bowl Centerpiece
By Pierre D'Avesn, Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French Art Deco centerpiece bowl was crafted by the crystal factory Choisy-le-Roi, France, and designed by renowned French glassmaker Pierre D'Avesn, circa 1930. The ge...
Metal, Chrome
Porcelain Trinket Box with Illustration Woman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming porcelain trinket dish featuring a beautifully detailed illustration accented by an elegant gilt rim. Delicate in scale yet wonderfully versatile, it brings both beauty an...
Gold
$294Sale Price|49% Off
Swedish Grace, 1930s Art deco Argenta trinket plate from Gustavsberg
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An Art deco deorative plate known as "Argenta" designed by Wilhelm Kåge and handmade for Gustavsberg in the 1930s. Green ceramic with silver decoration. The Argenta series is very ty...
Ceramic
Art Deco Dinanderie Ikora Bowl by WMF, Germany
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a significant and exceptionally sought-after WMF Ikora art deco dinanderie bowl, is manufactured by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) in Germany during the 1920s to 19...
Brass, Bronze, Copper
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
$209Sale Price|80% Off
Clarice Cliff Hydrangea Bowl, Bizarre Pattern, Art Deco, Circa 1933
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a bowl by Clarice Cliff in the "Hydrangea" pattern, circa 1933. The Hydrangea pattern is a "Bizarre" pattern, produced in 1933. It is hand, in the green colour-way, with flo...
Earthenware
Decorative Danish Art Deco Bronze Shell Bowl, 1930–1940s
By Tinos, Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant decorative bowl is crafted in bronze and designed in the form of a seashell, reflecting the sculptural elegance and ornamental language often associated with Art Deco de...
Metal, Bronze
Large Woodland Elves VIII-Boxing Match Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood, Bowl 29 cm.
By Wedgewood, Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Skanninge, SE
Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood. 'Woodland Elves VIII - Boxing Match. A Large Octagonal Fairyland Lustre Bowl, circa 1920. The interior is decorated with elves engaged in a boxing m...
Ceramic
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
Large Bronze Art Deco Dish by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s.
By Sune Bäckström, Einar Backstrom, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
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
Large Shell Shaped Ceramic Art Deco Centerpiece Bowl Mid 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Mid-Century Shell Shaped Ceramic Bowl, Europe, 1950s - 1960s. This large shell-shaped glazed ceramic bowl from the middle of the 20th century features a striking and elegant d...
Ceramic
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 nautical-striped pattern tray is inlaid in a mixture of coal black shagreen, black shell, and bronze-patina brass, making for a stunning tabletop piece in any space. The frame is inlaid in bronze-patina brass. Available in other finishes and a rectangle shape. The dimensions of this piece are 15.75 x 7.75 x 0.78" All Kifu Paris pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique. Custom color/sizing available on request. Wipe clean with soft dry cloth. Although inspired by her parents, her collection of Home Accessories and Furniture is a distinct identity of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns...
Brass
Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Pedestal Pewter Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine piece for a beautiful table. * Pedestal bowl in hammered pewter * Designer: Just Andersen * Year: 1918-1929 * Con...
Pewter
Jacob E. Bang Uranium Green Art Glass Bowl w. Arrows, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Exceptionally rare green uranium semi-conical glass bowl by Jacob E. Bang in his 'no name' art glass series for Holmegaard/Kastrup in Denmark circa 1935. It decorated with cut styliz...
Uranium Glass
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
French Art Deco Mirror Tray in Brass and Wood with Glass Rod Handles
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind Art Deco vanity in Brass, Wood and Glass, France, 1930s. Cool small mirror tray with glass handles and brass decorative details. The...
Brass
Art Deco Iridescent Shell Bowl by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Italy 30s
Located in Lucija, SI
Elegant shell bowl designed and made by Ercole Barovier of the 1930s. The bowl is made with iridescent technique, in fact the whole object is made of iridescent murano glass in the s...
Murano 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
Pair of Sterling Silver Swan Decorative Bowls Signed Gorham Sterling
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of Art Deco Sterling silver swan decorative bowls were executed by the legendary American silver maker, Gorham circa 1920. They feature elegantly streamlined demi...
Sterling Silver
20th Century Carved Green Onyx Marble Vide-Poche Art Deco Style Catchall Ashtray
Located in Red Lion, PA
This exceptional mid-20th century vide-poche is a masterclass in the timeless elegance of the Art Deco aesthetic. Expertly carved from a single, solid block of semi-precious green on...
Onyx
Art Deco Solid Pewter Covered Bowl by GAB, Sweden, 1937
Located in Knivsta, SE
Art Deco Solid Pewter Covered Bowl by GAB, Sweden, 1937 A beautifully proportioned Art Deco covered bowl in solid pewter, produced by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) in 1937. The restra...
Pewter
Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Heavy Bronze Bowl made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Round heavy bowl in full bronze with border bands. * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B8 * Year: 1925 * Condition: Fair vint...
Bronze
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Turquoise Ceramic Bowl, Gustavsberg Sweden
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Wilhelm Kåge Argenta ceramic bowl for Gustavsberg, produced in Sweden around the 1950s, is a distinctive Mid-Century decorative bowl from the...
Silver
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Jardinière by Jacob Ängman for GAB, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined and sculptural Swedish Art Deco bronze jardinière designed by Jacob Ängman and produced by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) in the 1930s. This exceptional piece embodies the qui...
Bronze
Circular Cosmos Tray in Cream Shagreen, White 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
Michael Aram Black Orchid Bowl
By Michael Aram
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Elegant steel bowl features striking nickel-plated handle formed by long twisting stem of flowering orchid draped around the bowl. The dark color and organic, natural, Art Deco style...
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Scallop Bronze Bowl by Niels Dam Ravn for Nordisk Malm, Denmark, 1930s.
By Nordisk Malm, Tinos, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Evan Jensen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful scallop shaped Art Deco / Scandinavian Modern bronze bowl with amazing patina. Designed by Niels Dam Ravn and made by Nordisk Malm in Denmark, 1930s. Great original co...
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
Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Pedestal Pewter Bowl made by Just Andersen in 1929. An exquisite piece for a beautiful place. * A round pewter bowl on foot * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 159 * Year: 1929 * Con...
Pewter
Art Deco Dish in Patinated Bronze by Ægte Ildfast, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small stylish dish executed in bronze and featuring the most gorgeous piercet wings/handles, an engraved center flower and rich original patina. It was made by Ægte Ildfast in Denmar...
Bronze
Round Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Little round bronze bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Round bronze bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B44 * Period: 1925–1930 * Condition: Good vintage condition w...
Bronze
Art Deco Pewter Globe Vase by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930.
By Just Andersen, Nils Fougstedt, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Estrid Ericson
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning pewter bowl with brass details and wood handles. Designed by Nils Fougstedt in 1929 and made from 1930 by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm, Sweden. This vase is made in 2017....
Pewter, Brass
Ceramic Dish Ashtray in Ceramic Art Deco Green Color Fishes Patern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco ashtray or vide poche in ceramic. Green color. Made in France. Fishes Patern.
Ceramic
Seashell Diskometal Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Lovely Seashell Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen in 1938. * Small diskometal bowl shaped as a seashell * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 2051 * Year: 1938 * Condition: G...
Metal
Moorish Indo-Persian Mughal Pieced & Etched XL Brass Serving Bar Tray
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Art Deco era Moorish Brass Serving tray. Hand tooled design with pierced edging. 25-1/2" wide. Nice warm aged patina. Solid brass(magnet doesn't stick). As found.
Brass
Urushi Cinnabar Red & Black Lacquer Gourd Calaba Long Bowl by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
"In China the gourd was particularly revered as a symbol of fortune and scholarship. Great care and craft goes into the cultivation of gourds into various shapes - the hourglass or f...
Lacquer
Rare Silver Plated Bauhaus Art Deco Shell Bowl by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: silver plated shell element Producer: WMF, Germany (marked with the wmf ikora signature) AGE: 1930s Description: Wonderful art deco element designed and produced ...
Metal
Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Bowl made by Just Andersen in 1930. An exquisite piece for a beautiful table. * A round pewter bowl on feet with flora ornaments * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 8 * Manufa...
Pewter
Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Pedestal Pewter Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine piece for a beautiful table. * Pedestal pewter bowl on flower shaped foot. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 119...
Pewter
Art Deco Opalescent Glass Center Bowl with Repeating Fish Motif by Lalique
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco center bowl was realized by the legendary maker Lalique in France circa 1925. Created in a beautiful opalescent glass, the piece offers a repeating concentric ...
Glass