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.
Pair of Danish Art Deco Pewter Candelabras by Just Andersen, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pair of Danish Art Deco pewter candelabras designed by Just Andersen, dating from the early 1930s. Each candelabra features a sculptural, organic form with gracefully curved ...
Pewter
'Balancing Act' Candle Holder by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
A welded Steel Candle holder. Balancing Act is a collection of two lamps and a candle holder. Inspired by Calder’s Circus, it captures a sense of naive joy and playful freedom, invit...
Steel
Pair of 1920s Art Déco Polished Silvered Bronze 4-Arms Candelabras, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of 1920s Art Déco polished silvered bronze 4-Arms candelabras, France By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal Technique: cast, molded, polished, metalwork, silvered Di...
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Pair of Pewter Art Deco Candlesticks Candelabras by Harald Linder, Sweden, 1932.
By Nils Fougstedt, Svenskt Tenn, CG Hallberg, Edvin Ollers, Schreuder & Olsson
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace pewter candlesticks with amazing patina. Made by Harald Linder in Uddevalla, Sweden, in 1932. Attributed to Edvin Ollers. Great conditi...
Metal, Pewter
Pair of Swedish Grace Pewter Candelabra by Thorild Knutson, Gränna, 1935
Located in Forserum, SE
A striking pair of neoclassical Swedish Grace candelabra designed by Thorild Knutson (1896–1985), crafted in Gränna, Sweden. Each piece features a circular stepped base and three can...
Pewter
A pair of rare decorative Candelabras in bronze, Danish Grace 1920/30s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare, decorative pair of solid bronze candelabras with patined surface, Danish Grace 1920/30s. Stamped: Bronze Denmark and 637. In good condition, nice patina. Normal signs of ...
Bronze
Candelabra in Grey/Black Parchment & Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard 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
Antique Sterling Silver Candelabras Pair of Pure Silver Candle Holders Hallmarke
Located in Wembley, GB
A set of 2 candle holders, a pair of elegant and pure sterling silver 925 large antique hallmarked three light candelabra in the late 19th-century taste. These fine candelabra have s...
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal
Bronze Art Deco Candelabra by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A bronze Art Deco / Swedish Grace candlestick with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great original condition, only a few light scratches. Stamped...
Bronze
Melting Candle Base in Brass with Parchment by Patrick Coard 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
Elegant Swedish Grace candelabra in solid bronze by Jacob Ängman, GAB
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative, solid bronze candelabra with by Jacob Ängman for GAB / Guldaktiebolaget. With antique patina finish. Sweden, 1920/30s - Art Deco / Swedish Grace. In beautiful conditio...
Bronze
Melting Candle Base in Brass with White Parchment by Patrick Coard, 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
Pewter Candelabras by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Pewter Candelabras made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. An elegant set for a beautiful table. * Pair of Pewter Candlestick Holders fit for three candles * Manufacturer: Just...
Pewter
Pair of Art Deco silver six-light candelabra by Wilkens & Söhne circa 1930
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A very handsome pair of German Art deco period 6-light/ six-arm solid .830 silver candelabra / candlesticks -in-one, with martele finish by Wilkens & Söhne circa 1930. Both mark...
Silver
Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Candleholders in Copper signed Revere
By Revere Copper and Brass, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Art Deco Machine Age candleholders, crafted circa 1935 and signed Revere, showcase a bold skyscraper-style design that epitomizes the sleek, geometric aesthetic of the...
Copper
Art Deco Licorice Black Candle Holders, Italian Contemporary Design, Set of 4
By CASPAL, FEDERICA PAOLI
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This set of 4 Licorice Black candlesticks by Caspal features a clean, sculptural silhouette in hand-painted aluminum. Standing 15 cm tall, each piece is coated in a luminous Black gl...
Metal, Steel, Aluminum
Antique Silver Candelabras Pair of Silver Candle Holders Hallmarked Candlesticks
Located in Wembley, GB
A set of 2 candle holders, a pair of elegant and pure sterling silver large antique hallmarked three light candelabra in the late 19th-century taste. These fine candelabra have shape...
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal
$127Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Style Floral Candlelabra Candle Holders
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous floral art Deco style candelabra. This candelabra is made in brass and has three holders in varying heights. The candelabra resembles floral wherein the holders are flowers ...
Brass
Candelabra in Bronze-Patina Brass and Black Baguio Stone by Patrick Coard 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 ...
Stone, Brass
Art Deco Chrome & Cobalt Blue Glass Candleholders by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco candleholders, designed by Walter Von Nessen for Chase in circa 1935, embodies the innovative elegance of Machine Age design. Von Nessen's work is cele...
Chrome
Candelabra Sculptural Base in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard, 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
Candelabra Sculptural Base in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard, 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
Sculptural Bronze Candelabras by Karl Hagenauer, 1940s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
A pair of sculptural candelabras attributed to Karl Hagenauer. Each piece features a dynamic human figure cast in bronze, depicted in a pushing stance. These elongated, highly styliz...
Metal, Bronze
Georg Jensen Monumental Dolphin 830 Silver Candelabra No. 224 Very Rare #6324
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Exceedingly rare Georg Jensen Monumental "Dolphin" 830 Silver Candelabra No. 224 Designed in 1919, made of 830 silver of the period. This pair was made and with date marks of 1920 making within one year of the original design. These seldom come to market and very few were ever made. Also note the rich patina and superb details. The design features two 3-Dimensional dolphins with entwined tails in the center, blossom-like 3-D detailing, beading, woven detail, and more. Museum quality. Works of art. A similar example can be seen in the book GEORG JENSEN HOLLOWARE, The Silver Fund...
Silver
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
High Style Art Deco Three-Armed Candelabra, Silvered Brass, Possibly Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and striking, this high style Art Deco candelabra features three candle bases, one at the top that surmounts a post with incised geometric decorations, and two lower bases sitti...
Brass
$950Sale Price / item|42% Off
SALE Vtg Deco Handmade Bauhaus Artisan Mixed Metal Menorah Sculpture, SignedSa
By Yaacov Agam
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
CYBER WEEK SALE Unique and Antique Deco Artisan Mixed Metal Hanukkah Menorah Sculpture, Signed Exceptional One of a Kind piece intricately hand forged and soldered. Although the menorah has an extremely detailed design and uses mixed metals, it still retains an elegant, minimalist look. The holders are a raw steel or iron, the candle holders are copper and the center two tier ball and brutalist Star...
Brass, Copper, Iron
Art Deco Sculptural Set of Candelabras in Pewter, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful, sculptured Art Deco candelabras made in pewter. Made in Sweden, 1940s-1950s The Art Deco details in these two pieces are great and detailed. Good vintage condition. Dim...
Pewter
Bronze Art Deco Candelabra by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A bronze Art Deco / Swedish Grace candlestick with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, only a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS' ...
Bronze
Paavo Tynell & Taito, Pair of Art Deco Silver Plated Candelabra, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Pair of Art Deco silver plated metal candelabra by Paavo Tynell. Model 8026. Made in Finland by Taito in the 1930s. Manufacturer's stamp on both. Literature: OY Taito AB catalo...
Pewter
$16,212Sale Price / set|25% Off
Franz Hagenauer Werkstätte Hagenauer Vienna pair of brass candlesticks ca. 1930
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Franz Hagenauer
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Pair of candlesticks brass Franz Hagenauer Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien circa 1930 Austrian Art Franz and Karl Hagenauer won the gold medal at the 1930 Milan Triennale for their design...
Brass
Swedish Modern Brass Seven-Light Candelabra by Lars Holmström, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant and sculptural Swedish Mid-Century Modern seven-light candelabra, attributed to designer Lars Holmström and produced by Arvika Konsthantverk during the 1950s. Expertly cr...
Brass
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candle Holders with Etching Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Gilt Bronze candlesticks. The pair are very tall, at 19.5" - the top is a square plate (4"x4") for a pillar candle, or to hold another creative idea. Each stick weights ne...
Gold, Bronze, Gold Leaf
A small and elegant pair of brass Candelabras. Swedish Grace, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A small and elegant pair of brass Candelabras in Swedish Grace from the 1920s. Very period design. Wear consistent with age and use
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Three-Light Candelabrum, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze and brass triple candelabrum By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.5"W x 4.5"D x 10.75"H. Good orig...
Brass, Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Candelabra by LYFA, Denmark, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Lyfa
Located in Malmö, SE
A bronze Art Deco candelabra with amazing patina. Made by LYFA, Denmark, early 1930s. Good condition, only a few light scratches. Stamped with makers mark.
Bronze
Art Deco 3-Arm Candelabra Woman Figure E.G. Webster & Sons
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
E.G. Webster and Sons silver plate candlestick has three arms with flower shaped bobeche. The stem is done in shape of a standing woman in elegant, flowing dress, standing on a roun...
Silver Plate, Metal
$24,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Large Georg Jensen Bernadotte Candelabra 855C
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of exceedingly rare Georg Jensen sterling silver three-light candelabra, design #855C by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1938. A tall reeded stem with a circle and floral cross, the t...
Sterling Silver
$8,454Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Bronze Candelabra "Fortune" by Romain Tirtoff (Erté)
By Erté
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fortune" Candle Holder by Russian-French artist and designer Romain de Tirtoff, known as Erté. This candelabra is crafted in cold-painted and partially gilt bronze, numbered 87/395 ...
Bronze
Pair of Bronze candelabra by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, GAB. Swedish grace 1930s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of candelabra model 14 by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, GAB. Produced in Stockholm, sweden during the 1930s. Made from solid heavy bronze with green and brown shifting patina. Strong a...
Bronze
Set of 8 Art Deco Licorice Black Candle Holders, Italian Contemporary Design
By FEDERICA PAOLI, CASPAL
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This set of 8 Licorice Black candlesticks by Caspal features a clean, sculptural silhouette in hand-painted aluminum. Standing 15 cm tall, each piece is coated in a luminous Black gl...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Björn Trägårdh for Svenskt Tenn Candelabra in Pewter
By Bjorn Tragardh, Svenskt Tenn
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Absolutely stunning and large 5 candle candelabra in pewter designed by Björn Trägårdh for Svenskt Tenn circa 1930s. Very few examples of this have...
Metal
$180Sale Price / set|60% Off
Pair of American Pressed Glass Three Light Candelabra, Early 20th C., on Swirled
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of American Pressed Glass Three Light Candelabra, 2Oth c., on swirled supports with glass bobeches hung with button and spear prisms, on a domed glass base, H.- 9 1/2 in., W.- ...
Cut Glass
$682Sale Price|45% Off
Art Deco Candlesticks Brass Candelabras with Original Patina, Italy, 1930s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Pair of 1930s Italian Art Deco Solid Brass Candelabras with Original Patina A striking pair of Italian Art Deco candelabras, circa 1930, crafted in massive solid brass. Each feature...
Brass
"Dragons Rampant", 1920s Five-Light Art Deco Wrought Iron Candelabra, Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and handsome, this five-light wrought iron candelabra features two rampant dragons in silhouette at its center, surrounded by leaves and tendrils as if the dragons were in their...
Iron
Bronze Candelabras by Nils Johan for äkta Brons Svensk Vara, a Pair
By Nils Johan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Gorgeous pair of patina bronze candelabras designed by Nils Johan, and marked on the underside "NJ" with "äkta brons svensk vara" around it. Truly stunning piece of Swedish modern de...
Bronze
1930s Pewter Candelabra by Sylvia Stave for C.G. Hallberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful 1930s Art Deco and minimalist influenced candelabra. Executed in pewter and designed by Sylvia Stave. Marked on underside with SS for Sylvia Stave, CGH for C.G. Hallberg,...
Pewter
Just Andersen Art Deco Candleholder in Pewter, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish candelabra in pewter designed by Just Andersen. Manufactured during the 1930s in his workshop in Copenhagen. This is design/model 74 and it features an architecturally flut...
Pewter
Unique Hand-Forged Floor Candelabra, Netherlands, c. 1925–1938
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A rare and unique, hand-forged ecclesiastical floor candelabra originating from the Netherlands Amsterdam region, crafted between 1925 and 1938. Rooted in the spirit of Art Deco and ...
Brass
1920s Swedish Grace Candleholders, Two‑Arm Pair, Marked 1:ma N.S.
Located in Bochum, NRW
A refined pair of Swedish Grace two‑arm candleholders, crafted in the circa 1920s period when Nordic design embraced a sculptural, neoclassical modernity. Each piece features elegant...
Brass
Swedish Grace Silver-Plated Candelabras by Elis Bergh for C. G. Hallberg, 1920s
Located in Värmdö, SE
Pair Swedish Grace Silverplate Candelabras by Elis Bergh for C G Hallberg, Stockholm, 1920´s. A fine pair candelabras designed by Elis Bergh. Elis, or El...
Silver Plate, Brass
1928 René Lalique - Art Deco Pair Of Candelabras Lamps Oxford Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Pair of Candelabras Lamps "Quatre Branches Oxford" made in clear and frosted glass by René Lalique in 1928. Stamped signature. Great condition. Extremely rare and very dec...
Glass, Art Glass
Candle holder WMF silvered germany around 1920s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder WMF silvered germany around 1920s Brass silvered Original condition
Brass
$10,838 / set
Vintage Georg Jensen Candelabra 619 - 12-330
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver two-light candelabra, design #619 by Harald Nielsen from circa 1930. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art Dec...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Art Deco Hans Hansen Two-Light Candelabra 1947
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a pair of sterling silver Art Deco two-light candelabra, designed in 1945. The stem is made up of hollow tubes, decorated with silver beads on a raised foot. Additional info...
Sterling Silver
Charles Piguet Modernist Wrought Iron Candelabras Candle Holders, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charles Piguet (1887 - 1942) designed and crafted this stunning pair of wrought iron candelabras in the 1920s. The modernist design features a four-candle-holder shape with a medieva...
Wrought Iron
Elegant Danish Art Deco Bronze Candelabra, Fish Design, 1920s Vintage
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, GAB, Estrid Ericson, Mogens Ballin
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant Danish Art Deco solid bronze candelabra handmade circa 1920s. The slender arms extend gracefully from the center that features a beautifully detailed fish. Brown and green pa...
Bronze
$8,000 / set
Big Pair of Candelabras, Art Deco, Sign: France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Candelabra Sign: Bafico France Metal: bronze plated We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at you...
Bronze
Art Deco Terracotta Candelabra, France, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very charming Art Deco candelabra with a deep, verdigris patina. Lovely, chunky design.
Terracotta
Pair of Art Deco Candlesticks by J. Leleu, Nickel-Plate, Bronze, France, c. 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in Regensburg, DE
Pair of Art Deco candlesticks by J. Leleu, nickel-plated bronze, France, circa 1930. Very fine and elegant pair of four-armed Art Deco candlesticks / candleholders / candelabras b...
Bronze, Nickel
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Two-Arm Candelabra by GAB, Sweden 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined Swedish Art Deco bronze candelabra produced by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Stockholm, circa 1930s. This elegant two-arm design exemplifies the restrained sophistication of...
Bronze