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.
Antique Belgian Café Torréfié Le Pélican Rouge Red Lithographed Coffee Tin c1910
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
An exceptional antique Belgian lithographed tin coffee canister for Café Torréfié Le Pélican Rouge, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910–1920. Produced in Antwerp, Belgium, t...
Metal
Art Deco Box, 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, Mirror
Antique French Art Deco Cardeilhac Paris Macassar Ebony Carved Covered Box or Ja
By Cardeilhac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco ebony box or jar. By Cardeilhac, Paris. With a carved melon shaped body and conforming lid. In Macassar ebony. M...
Ebony
Large Art Deco Grocers Tolewear Double Coffee and Tea Canister
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Art Deco grocers tolewear double coffee and tea canister This is a classic of Art Deco design, the decoration is very much in the Odeon style typical of toleware of this period The Dowe Egbert double display...
Lovely Set of French Enamel Food Canisters Original French Enamel Canister Set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Lovely Set of French Enamel Food Canisters Original French Enamel Canister set is a complete set of six pieces with lids, Sucre, Café, Farine, Pates...
Enamel
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Dogs Candy Box by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, France, Circa 1920
By Haviland & Co., Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Dogs candy box by Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1971) and manufactured by Haviland. Wapler, Jacques-Ph. (1999) "De la sculpture a la porcelaine" p. 66. France, CIRCA 1920.
Porcelain
Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and int...
Brass, Copper, Tin
Unavailable|$799
H 4.5 in Dm 5 in
Antique American Enameled Glass Ladies Footed Dresser Jar or Jewelry Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pressed glass jewelry casket or jar is unsigned but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1880 in the period Vict...
Brass
$942
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco 1930s Ceramic Bonbonniere, Half Doll, Powder Box, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Beautifully styled is this 1930s Art Deco French Bonbonniere. Part of the half doll, powder box, jar family. Typical Art Deco coloring which is as b...
Ceramic
Art Deco Cash Box, France 1930s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
French steel box from the 1930s. Green lacquered case with golden craquelé pattern. The cash register has a classic handle and a key to lock. Painted green in the interior and a shee...
Metal, Steel, Iron
Intricate Carved French Fruit Wood Trunk, Perfume Box, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous example of a French fruitwood box carved beautifully carved into the form of a trunk. Look closely at the amazing detail, the side handles, the leather stitching, the l...
Fruitwood
$4,750
H 10.5 in W 7.75 in D 4.5 in
Lidded Canister with Handle, Elaborate Repoussé & Enamel Work, Munich Secession
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted by Ludwig Vierthaler for the Josef Winhart metalwork company in Munich, this gorgeous and singular lidded canister displays the bravura repoussé work that the artist is known for. Winhart hammered elaborate Secession-style swirls and geometric patterns into the sides and lid of this piece, and enriched the lid with midnight blue and ruddy brown enamels. The entire piece has a subtle hammered finish and a streaky patina that gives the surface great depth of color. Interestingly, Vierthaler spent years as a metalsmith at Tiffany and Company in New York...
Copper, Enamel
$1,699
H 3.35 in W 3.55 in D 1.89 in
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Rabbit by Eduard Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres, 1920
By Susse Freres, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silver plated bronze sculpture of a rabbit hare mounted over a nice Portoro Italian marble base. Lovely paperweight. Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1973). Signature/ Marks: Ed....
Bronze
1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Canister
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Canister - Large Quantity Available. Original new old stock French packaging, never used. Listing is for a single canister and lid. Workshop Report: ...
Metal
$1,077
H 2.56 in W 10.83 in D 7.68 in
Silver Plated Cigar Box or Jewelry Box - Art Deco Decorative Box - France 1930s
By Maria Pergay
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Silver Plated Cigar Box or Jewelry Box - Art Deco Decorative Box - France 1930s Tall and elegant cigar box crafted in silver plated metal, and mahogany. Originally meant to receive...
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
$2,700
H 5 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
Art Déco French Owl-Shaped Car Mascot by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz for Susse Frères
By Susse Freres, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco french nickelled bronze owl-shaped car mascot by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz for Susse Frères By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, nickel,...
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Nickel
Fine Chinese Lacquered Food Storage Box of Impressive Size
Located in Hudson, NY
This large and impressive Mandarin food storage box is very detailed and well-constructed. The case, made of finely carved wood, houses five different stackable storage boxes. Each b...
Bronze
Art Deco Walnut Cigar / Cigarette Box, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Wonderfully styled Art Deco cigar box with a internal concertina three tier cigar/ cigarette dispenser with chrome accents. Originates from France, in good vintage condition with no ...
Brass
Ebony Macassar Box, circa 1930, Brown Color, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco, Ebony Macassar box, for decoration or jelwery. It has been made in France arond 1930, it is in a brown color.
Ebony
French Art Deco Jewelry Box, Handcrafted Amboyna Wood, 1930s, France
Located in Miami, FL
Embrace the timeless glamour of the 1930's with this exquisite French Art Deco jewelry box, handcrafted from amboyna wood. This French-made jewelry box boasts a luxurious aesthetic t...
Amboyna
Large Metal Coffee Tin by J.C. Dorlas, Circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of nostalgia into your interior with this beautiful, original metal coffee tin by J.C. Dorlas. The bright red tin with gold lettering and a beautiful weathered patina e...
Iron
Blue glazed stoneware pot, Art Deco period by Roger Guérin, 1930s.
By Roger Guerin
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Art Deco pot with its highly decorative lid, ideal as a candy dish, sugar bowl, trinket tray, or decorative object. Roger Guérin (1896-1954) was a Belgian ceramist of the...
Ceramic
Silver biscuit box
Located in London, GB
Silver biscuit box of tapering cylindrical form, fitted with a hinged conical cover, hand chased around the edge with panels of graduated, stepped fluting, and surmounted by a pineap...
Sterling Silver
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H 5.52 in W 3.55 in D 1.97 in
Art Deco reproduction of a Queen Anne period tea caddy - Hallmarked in 1929
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1929 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this handsome, Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is a fine reproduction of a Queen Anne period caddy, with a slide off base, and r...
Sterling Silver
Garrard & Co. - Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1926
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1926 by Garrard & Co., this handsome, Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is oval in shape, with panelled detailing. The tea caddy measures 3.25"(8cm) tall, by 4.25"...
Sterling Silver
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H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in
Art deco antique sterling silver tea caddy or box - George Unite & Sons 1920
By George Unite
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1920 by George Unite & Sons, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is hexagonal in shape, and featured reed borders, and a pull of lid. The ...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Hexagonal Brass Tea Caddy or Urne, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hexagonal tea caddy - canister in solid brass. Probably made in England during the 1920s or 30s. Art Deco styling particular to the architecturally perceived 'staired' design on the ...
Brass
Old English Sheffield Silver Plate / Lion Head Side Handle Tea Caddy
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the timeless allure of our Old English Sheffield silver plate art deco style tea caddy, adorned with captivating lion head side handles and an attached cover. This extra...
Silver Plate
English Sheffield Silver Plate Covered Round Shape Tea Caddy
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Discover the epitome of refined elegance with our extraordinary English Sheffield silver pate covered round shape tea caddy / biscuit box. This exquisite piece seamlessly blends fu...
Silver Plate
Art Deco Copper and Brass British Tea Caddy, circa 1930
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish Art Deco tea caddy made probably in England in 1930. Brass and copper are in original patina, this create a vibrant vintage look.
Brass, Copper
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H 4.73 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in
Octagonal Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy from 1920 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield, in 1920, by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this handsome, George V, antique sterling silver tea caddy, is octagonal...
Sterling Silver
Scovill Art Deco Red Black Gold Embossed Tin Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Art Deco decorative jewelry or vanity box with embossed lid made by Scovill, USA. The box features a red bottom and a gilt color lid with embossed red and black abstract geo...
Tin, Metal
Art Deco British Pewter Tea Caddy or Cookie Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely and rare Art Deco British pewter tea caddy or cookie jar. Early 20th century British pewter tea caddy or cookie (Biscuit) barrel or jar. ...
Pewter
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H 3.5 in W 8.75 in D 6.75 in
Unusual Thuya Wood Ivory Mounted Box with Original Watercolor Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual English thuya wood cedar lined box with ivory edges, the lid , an original watercolor by Reginald Wymer, English 1849-1935 depicting "The Guards at St. James' Palace". Ci...