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.
Set of Swedish Grace Pewter Candle Sconces, 1930s, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Pewter Wall Candle Sconces made by Svensk Tenn. A fine duo for a beautiful home. * Pair (2) of Pewter Wall Candlestick Holders * Manufacturer: Svenskt Tenn * Year: est. 1930...
Pewter
Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Exquisite Pewter Wall Candle Sconces designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. * Pair (2) of Pewter Wall Candlestick Holders * Designer: Jus...
Pewter
Ceramic Candle Sconces by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1970s, Denmark
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Ceramic Wall Candle Sconces designed by Einar Johansen for Søholm in the 1970s. A fine duo for beautiful place. * Pair (2) of Ceramic Candlestick Holders * Designer: Einar Jo...
Ceramic
$2,450 / set
Art Deco Mjolby Intarsia Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical pair of sconces created for candlelight. Always intrigued by the good life; in southern Europe, the Swedes liked portraying happy musicians in costume. The theme of the d...
Jacaranda
Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Pewter Wall Candle Sconces designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. A rare, exquisite duo for beautiful place. * Pair (2) of pewter wall candlestick holders * Designer: Just Ande...
Pewter
French Art Deco Rose Bud Wall Candleholders in Brass, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple yet stylish configuration in the shape of these wall mounted candlesticks. Made in France circa 1920-30 in a style reminiscent of Josef Frank. They are fashioned from solid ...
Brass
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Pewter & Brass Sconces by GAB, 1934
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and elegant pair of Swedish Art Deco wall sconces produced by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB), Sweden, circa 1934. Executed in hand-worked pewter with sculptural brass star motifs...
Brass, Pewter
Pewter Candle Sconce with Sunrise Design, Sweden 1932
Located in London, GB
An oval candle sconce in silver-coloured metal - mostly likely pewter. The oval panel is engraved with a simple design of a sunrise (or sunset) over the sea. The wooden back has a si...
Pewter
Finnish Brass Candle Sconce Model 1101 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1920s/1930s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Beautiful Finnish Art Deco -style brass candle sconce model 1101 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen from the 1920s/1930s. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use.
Brass
Art Deco Mirrored Wall Sconce Candle Holder 20th century
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage mirrored wall sconce features rectangular form with double faux twisted rope frame holding beveled mirror; the candle holder is set on single rope strand and accented with ta...
Brass
Finnish Brass Candle Sconce Model 1100 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1920s/1930s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Beautiful Finnish Art Deco -style brass candle sconce model 1100 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen from the 1920s/1930s. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use.
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Brass Twin Arm Piano Candlestick Wall Lights by L. Pinet
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of Art Deco ornate piano or wall lights, candleholders by Leon Pinet. Each sconce has two arms, each for one candle, with beautiful Art Deco flower motifs. Numbered and marked...
Brass
$340Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Solid Brass Reticulated Regency Wall Sconces
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of solid brass wall sconces features reticulated elongated plaques with rounded top and bottom parts and curved candle holders with ...
Brass
Two art deco piano bronze candle holder vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Two art deco piano bronze candle holder vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled
Bronze
Art Deco Candle Sconce in Hand Hammered Copper, 1920s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco candle sconce in hand hammered copper. The Netherlands, 1920s. This stunning Art Deco Amsterdamse School Wall Candle Holder is a true work of art. Hand crafted in 1930s H...
Copper
$2,450 / set
Mjolby Intarsia Sconces
Located in New York, NY
The design firm Mjolby Decouperfabrik was established in Sweden in 1909, the name changing to Mjolby Intarsia in 1917 as the business defined itself. T...
Brass
Rare Pair of Art Deco Pewter Candle Sconces by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful pair of 1930s candle sconces from Böhlmarks, one of Scandinavia's most respected lighting manufacturers founded in 1872. Cast in patinated pewter, each sconce is crowned ...
Pewter
Vintage Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Dual Candle Holder Sculptural
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking vintage wrought iron candle holder exemplifies elegant Art Nouveau–inspired design through its sculptural form and minimalist yet expressive lines. Crafted entirely fro...
Wrought Iron
Engraved Mirrored Sconces with Antique Pewter Arms
Located in New York, NY
Engraved mirrored sconces with antique pewter arms One pair Overall size H. 18" x W. 6 1/2" Antique mirror with design.
Art Glass
Wall Clock By Mjolby Intarsia From The Late 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
An original handcrafted inlaid wall clock with different kind of wood manufactured in the late 1930s by Mjolby Intarsia in Sweden. New battery movement. The original movement is stil...
Softwood
$1,130 / set
H 16.54 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A fine set of French Louis XV style gilt bronze sconces By Gherardo Degli Albizzi Beautifully cast in the traditional manner with all the sumptu...
Bronze
Just Andersen Art Deco Candleholders in Pewter
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Candleholders designed and made by Just Andensen in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. They are made from the finest pewter available at the time. The bases features architec...
Pewter
$1,130 / set
H 11.03 in W 10.63 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Intarsia Wall Sconces, Birger Ekman for Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden
By Birger Ekman, Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Göteborg, SE
A remarkable pair of Scandinavian Modern wall sconces designed by Swedish decorative‑artist Birger Ekman for Mjölby Intarsia in the 1940s. Each sconce features an elegant inlaid wood...
Brass
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
Art Deco Large Candle Holder by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco candle holder for large candles. Designed by Just Andersen in 1930s and produced by his own company in Denmark. Made from Disko metal (an alloy of different meta...
Metal
$2,498
H 4.34 in Dm 3.94 in
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Drip Candle Holders by Avesta Jernverk, Sweden, 1960s
By Estrid Ericsson, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of wonderful white metal drip pewter candles made in the 1960s at Avesta Jernverk / Avesta Ironworks in Sweden. In the style of Svenskt Tenn.
Metal
Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s A striking and highly sculptural Art Deco candlestick in the form of a cobra, crafted in silvered bronze during the 1920s–...
Silver Plate, Bronze
1930s Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Pewter Candleholder
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen Art Deco pewter candle holder produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1930's. The candle holder is in good vintage condition and marked with Just. Andersens tria...
Metal, Pewter
Italian Silver Gilt 5 Arm Candle Wall Sconce, Pair
Located in San Angelo, TX
Unique and simple pair of silver gilt Italian 5 Arm Candle Wall Sconces that feature antique Italian bobeches. These are lightweight and are neutral toned making them perfect for man...
Metal
Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare pewter bowl. Designed and made by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s. Good condition, only a few light scratches and a tiny chip to the rim. Stamped 'DENMARK', mod...
Pewter
$356 / set
H 7.09 in W 2.56 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Swedish Hand-Hammered Copper and Brass Candle Sconces, 1930s
Located in Göteborg, SE
Bring a touch of rustic Scandinavian charm to your space with this expressive pair of wall-mounted candle sconces from 1930s Sweden. Crafted from hand-hammered copper with a striking...
Brass, Copper
Pair of 1930s Solid Brass Scallop Shell Sconces
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1930s brass scallop shell sconces. Gorgeous, curved, solid brass candleholders in excellent condition with light and attractive wear. D...
Brass
Sold
H 11.03 in W 5.52 in D 2.17 in
Pair of Art Deco Wall Candle Holders Oacar Antonsson Ystad Bronze Sweden 1920s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Basel, BS
Rare pair of Art Déco Oscar Antonsson cast bronze wall candle holders for Ystad Brons, hand-crafted in the late 1920s to early 1930s. Length: 28 cm Width: 14 cm Depth: 5.5 cm Beau...
Bronze
Pair of Antique Art Deco Style Sunburst Brass Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a pair of brass Art Deco style wall sconces with wiring and standard 12v light bulb socket. Art Deco was a design movement that started around the 1920s to th...
Brass
Sold
H 11.42 in W 4.93 in D 2.37 in
Swedish Grace / Art Deco, wall candle holders in earthenware, beautiful decor
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of wall candle holders by swedish manufacturer founded in 1925, Gabriel Keramik. Beautiful decor of a man and a woman reaching for the moon. Made in earthenware with bro...
Earthenware
Sold
H 6.7 in W 12.2 in D 6.5 in
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Double-Arm Wall Sconce with Green Patina, circa 1930
By Nils Fougstedt, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Art Deco Double-Arm Bronze Wall Sconce, circa 1920s-1930s. This elegant wall-mounted candelabra features a patination with rich green tones characteristic of period Swedish b...
Bronze
Sold
H 13.19 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Art Deco Candle Sconces, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Art Deco candle sconces, manufactured by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930/1940s. Brass. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. The candle sconces a...
Brass
Set of Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Elegant Pewter Wall Candle Sconces designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. * Pair (2) of Pewter Wall Candlestick Holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen ...
Pewter
Sold
H 10.63 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Finnish Pewter Wall Candle Sconces, A. Mykkänen Taidetakomo Oy, 1930s, Set of 4
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
A set of four Finnish pewter wall candle sconces with angled side panels by A. Mykkänen, Taidetakomo Oy. Handcrafted in Helsinki, Finland circa 1930’s - 1940’s from high-quality soli...
Pewter
Sold
H 13.39 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
Set of Swedish Grace Pewter Mirror Candle Sconces by JL. Hultman, 1930s, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Mirror Wall Candle Sconces made by JL. Hultman, Sweden circa 1930s. A fine duo for a beautiful place. * Pewter wall mirror candlestick ho...
Pewter
Arvika Pair of Brass Wall Candlesticks, 1960s.
Located in Bromma, SE
Arvika Wall Candlesticks in Art Deco style. Hand hammered brass work by Arvika Konsthantverk. Design by Lars Holmström 1960s. Arvika Konsthantverk stamp. Excellent condition with onl...
Brass
Pair of Swedish Grace Pewter Candlesticks by C G Hallberg. 1920s.
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Swedish Grace Pewter Walls Candlesticks by Carl Gustav Hallberg, Stockholm. Keystone shaped backplate with a vine motif.. The crown depicts a reclining deer surrounded by pla...
Pewter
Candle Sconce made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Wall Candle Sconce designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. Early and rare design by Just Andersen. * Wall candlestick holder in metal * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Ande...
Metal