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.
Art Deco Alpaca Box with Enameled Horse Motif, circa 1920-1930
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco Alpaca Box with Enameled Horse Motif, circa 1920-1930 An elegant Art Deco alpaca box featuring a finely crafted enamel plaque depicting a horse in profile. The enamel work ...
Enamel
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augoust
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes create ...
Brass
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes create ...
Brass
Set of 2 Boxes in Shagreen with Semi-Precious Stone and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Victoria" Box Set by Kifu Paris exudes luxury and craftsmanship, featuring two exquisite boxes in black shagreen, each adorned with bronze patina brass accents and a striking se...
Quartz, Brass
Set of 3 Quilted Boxes in White Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Coco box collection by Kifu Paris exemplifies luxury through its intricate design and meticulous craftsmanship. This set of three quilted boxes in black shagreen, framed with a b...
Brass
Set of 2 Quilted Boxes in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Coco" round box in black shagreen with bronze patina brass exudes unparalleled luxury and craftsmanship. Its impeccably quilted shagreen surface is a tactile masterpiece, echoin...
Brass
Set of 2 Quilted Boxes in White Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Coco" round box in white shagreen with bronze patina brass exudes unparalleled luxury and craftsmanship. Its impeccably quilted shagreen surface is a tactile masterpiece, echoin...
Brass
Set of 3 Boxes in White Oak with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The set of three square boxes in white oak with a brass frame by R&Y Augousti presents a refined yet minimalist design that exudes modern luxury. The rich white oak wood is meticulou...
Brass
Set of 3 Boxes in Black Oak with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The set of three square boxes in black oak with a brass frame by R&Y Augousti presents a refined yet minimalist design that exudes modern luxury. The rich black oak wood is meticulou...
Brass
Set of 3 Boxes in White Shagreen with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This set of 3 round boxes in white shagreen by R&Y Augousti showcases a design that seamlessly marries form and function. Each box features a perfectly symmetrical circular shape, ex...
Brass
French Felt Bowler Hat in Original Hat Box from Blois
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French felt bowler hat in original hat box from Blois, The hat is Chapeau Melon ancien EIRARD and it comes from Blois, both the hat and the card box are labeled, the hat is in ver...
Paper
$10,000 / item
Art Deco the Box with the Red Dot, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Wood
Evans Elegance Red Purse with Change Purse
Located in Greer, SC
Evans Elegance Red Purse with Change Purse. See pictures for dimensions. The purse is in good used condition with a clean inside. The change purse strap on one side is broken off b...
Faux Leather
Ceramic and Silver Plate Biscuit Box, Art Deco Period, circa 1920, Signed G.A.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Ceramic and silver plate biscuit box. Art Deco period, circa 1920. Probably German, signed in the silver plate G.A.
Silver Plate
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Aladdin Art Deco Box
By Aladdin Co.
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Aladdin Art Deco Box Porcelain fish (with lid) Circa 1930 Origin France Perfect condition.
Porcelain
Czech Art Deco Black Enamel & Hand Blown & Cut Crystal 6 Pc Dresser Set Palda
By Karl Palda
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This complete dresser set was most likely designed by the iconic Czech Art Deco designer Karl Palda and it consists of a fabulous combination of 6 hand blown and cut crystal dresser items which includes the pieces listed below and pictured. Each piece has canted diamond-shaped corners and the bases are star cut making them even more unusual and special. Large Covered Jar...
Crystal
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Monkey Tobacco Box by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Art Deco, Circa 1920
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Haviland & Co.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Monkey tobacco box by Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1971) and manufactured by Haviland. Wapler, Jacques-Ph. (1999) "De la sculpture a la porcela...
Porcelain
Elegant Malachite Box from the 50s 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Malachite Box Elegant malachite box from the 50s. It is in perfect condition. Measurements: 21x11x8 cm.
Malachite
Art Deco Oval Sterling Silver Biscuit Box by Hukin & Heath Birmingham, 1927
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1927 by Hukin & Heath, this handsome, Art Deco, sterling silver biscuit box, is oval in shape, plain in style and features a hinged lid and reed borders. ...
Sterling Silver
Ghiso gold vanity with jade decoration
By Ghiso
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Ghiso Gold Vanity Case with Jade Decoration This Art Deco vanity case by Ghiso features a compact, rectangular design with gently rounded corners. Its exte...
Jade, Gold
$5,500 / item
Art Deco Cigar Box in Murano and Wood , 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Wood, Murano Glass
Elegant Malachite Box from the 50s, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Malachite Box Elegant malachite box from the 50s. It is in perfect condition. Measurements: 21x11x8 cm.
Malachite
Etling France Art Deco candy box / powder dish in opalescent glass 1930s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Etling France Art Deco candy box / powder dish in opalescent glass 1930s decorated with flowers and foliage in relief. Art glass: 1930s. Model number...
Glass, Art Glass
Limited Edition Handmade Ceramic Bowl w/ Lid – Piri Reis Collection
By Esma Dereboy
Located in Esentepe, TR
A word, writing and sometimes a drawing... Just like words that leave a trace in our soul and resist with us against the abrasion of time, the artifacts carrying the same traces are ...
Ceramic
Art Deco gold vanity with black enamel and jade decoration
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco Vanity Case in Gold with Black Enamel and Jade Decoration This Art Deco vanity case features a rectangular shape with rounded edges and a glossy black enamel exterior finish...
Gold
"Sailing on the Nile, " Rare Covered Art Deco Box with Egyptian Pyramids
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking and rare, this round covered Art Deco box depicts two traditional boats with sails on the Nile River, with two of the great Pyramids of Egypt...
Porcelain
French Art Deco Wood Box with Metal Plates, Geometric Design, 1930
Located in Beirut, LB
A beautiful wooden square shaped box that has a variety of uses, it can be used as a jewelry or trinkets box on the desk or dressing table or for storing cigarettes and tobacco in. ...
Metal
Art Deco enamel box in the style of Paul Laszlo and Maria Rott
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco enamel box in the style of Paul Laszlo and Maria Rott Austrian Art Deco enamel box, a circular piece with a lid depicting a hand-painted scene. The central image depicts a h...
Enamel
Set of 3 Polychrome and Laminated and Polished Nickel Art Deco Style Boxes
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of 3 polychrome and laminated and polished nickel Art Deco style boxes. Included an ice bucket, a magazine compartment and a small boxe. Signed:...
Laminate
Anglo-Indian Art Deco Silver Presentation Casket
Located in London, GB
This Anglo-Indian silver casket is inscribed on a central panel to the front with the following: 'Presented to / Mr. A. L. Guildford, B.Sc. M.I.E....
Silver
$1,000
Art Deco Carved Iron Box
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco Carved Iron Box An Art Deco style iron box, an object that stands out for its refined aesthetics and practical functionality. The piece has a classic circular shape, with a ...
Iron
Art Deco Mirrored Jewelry Casket with Bakelite Cover, France, 1920s
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant wood casket, covered with mirrors, black bakelite cover : for Your jewels or cards or photos... France - Art Deco O/1607.
Bakelite
A German nautical prestation glass and bronze box made by W.M.F circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A rare early competitive sailing presentation box which is of nautical interest and made by W.M.F. This superb W.M.F. presentation cut glass and bronze box is of nautical interest. ...
Glass
Money Box Piggy Bank Silver 830 Art Deco Jacob Grimminger Germany made 1930
By Jacob Grimminger
Located in Vienna, AT
German silver money box or piggy bank manufactured during first quarter of 20th century / made circa 1930 Excellently made Art Deco money box (pi...
Silver
English 1920's Silver Plated Domed Oval Box
Located in Central England, GB
A Superb Quality Silver plated Domed oval box This fine oval box was made in the 1920s. It is a good example made from heavy gauge copper with a domed lid which has decorative dragooned moulding at the top edge and also the rim where it opens on a stop hinge. The box has matching mouldings on its top edge and base. This pleasing piece was originally intended as a biscuit box but could have many other uses. The original silver plating is in good condition, its surfaces show a few minor age-related light scratches but overall a very pleasing high-quality item. Stamped on the base made in England EP...
Silver Plate
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
"Canard Annamite" Candy Box by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
By Haviland & Co., Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Canard annamite" candy box by Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1971) and manufactured by Haviland. Wapler, Jacques-Ph. (1999) "De la sculpture a la porcelaine", p. 99. France, CIRC...
Porcelain
Art Deco in Crystal, Chrome and Wood, 1930, Made in France Label
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Crystal, Chrome