Art Deco Boxes
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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.
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Fruitwood
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Cut Glass
1980s Turkish Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Papercord, Boxwood, Driftwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Boxes
Lacquer
1910s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century German Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Ceramic
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s Scandinavian Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Boxes
Paper
1920s English Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Silver
20th Century German Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
1920s Russian Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Wood
2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes
Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Boxes
Silver
1910s German Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Lucite, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century British Art Deco Boxes
Hardwood
1930s Japanese Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes
Eggshell, Lacquer
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Iron
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Ebony, Macassar, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Faux Bamboo, Glass, Plastic
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Boxes
Maple, Nutwood, Walnut
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Art Glass
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Stone
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Brass, Copper
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Art Deco Boxes
Tin
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes
Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Boxes
Lacquer
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Art Deco Boxes
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s French Antique Art Deco Boxes
Fabric, Mirror, Wood
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain