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.
Swedish Art Deco Bakelite “Saturn” Candlestick, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Art Deco Bakelite “Saturn” Candlestick, 1930s A striking and sculptural Art Deco candlestick crafted in Sweden during the 1930s, executed in richly colored bakelite and conc...
Bakelite
Art Deco Bronze or Brass Leaves Candlesticks after Alberto Giacometti
By Jean-Michel Frank, Alberto Giacometti
Located in Lille, FR
A patined bronze or brass candlesticks in the style of Giacometti.
Bronze, Brass
Pair of Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of candlesticks with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, o...
Ceramic
Antique French Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holders, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderful pair of antique Art Deco brass snake or serpent candle holders with coiled tails France, Circa 1920s. Measures: 4.5"W × 3"D × 7.5"...
Brass
Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Pewter Candle Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. A fine set for a beautiful place. * Pair of small Pewter Candlestick Holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufactur...
Pewter
Art Deco Matching Pair of Nickel-Silver & Glass Candlesticks, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish and good sized pair of matching 1930s Art Deco candlesticks. Hallmarked nickel-silver bases and with tall glass columns. Lovely condition and one Art Deco admirers w...
Silver Plate, Nickel
Pewter Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Pewter Candlestick Holders made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. An elegant set for a beautiful table. * Pair of Pewter Candlestick Holders fit for two candles * Designer: Ju...
Pewter
A Pair of Art Deco candle sticks by Just Andersen, model 1424, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Art Deco Candlesticks by Just Andersen, Model 1424 – Denmark, 1930s This refined pair of Art Deco candlesticks, model 1424, was designed by renowned Danish designer Just And...
Metal
Set of 4 Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930s
By Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 4 candlesticks with amazing pink lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. For narrow candles. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, ...
Ceramic
Art Deco Matching Pair of Czech Glass & enamel Candlesticks, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish and large sized pair of matching 1930s Art Deco candlesticks. Etched glass with enamel decoration in yellow & black enamel, these sticks are an absolute delight. In ...
Glass
Art Deco Revival Pair of Crystal Candlesticks
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of lead crystal candle holders was made in Czech Republic for Mikasa. Vintage reproduction of Art Deco style, the candle holders are ...
Crystal
Dutch monumental Art Deco Candle Holders made of solid Oak, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage Candle Holders manufactured by Dutch furniture company 'Meubelfabriek Oisterwijk'. The momumental bases are made in solid oak and stamped at the bottom.
Oak
Early Diskometal Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Art Deco Diskometal Candlestick Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. * Set of round diskometal candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Ande...
Metal
Pair Art Deco Frosted Glass Molded Column Candlesticks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish pair art deco column shaped glass candlesticks with patterned and frosted elements dating from around 1930. The molded candlesticks stand on a round raised and skirted base...
Glass
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Large sacred art deco bronze candle holder, Germany around 1930
Located in Hannover, DE
This pillar candle holder exudes a sacred atmosphere with its simple and high-quality workmanship. This candlestick originally came from a church and was used there for many years. T...
Bronze
Vintage Set of Venetian/Murano Glass Candlesticks in Style of Salviati
By Salviati
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of Venetian or Murano glass candle holders features striking, sculptural shapes and muted, reserved color palette. The candlesticks are stylistically similar to function...
Glass, Art Glass
Pair Carder Steuben "Pomona Green" and "Topaz" Glass Candlesticks
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning pair of early 20th Century Carder Steuben "Pomona Green" and "Topaz" mouth blown candlesticks. The beautiful green and amber tones bring life to the space that the...
Blown Glass
HOLIDAY GIFT - Minimalist Pair of Clear Glass Candle Holders, Modernist Elegance
Located in Bochum, NRW
A sculptural pair of clear glass candlestick holders, each showcasing a refined interplay of proportion and transparency. The taller example features a robust cylindrical stem and br...
Blown Glass
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, St Eriks, Sweden, 1930s.
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco vase with amazing glaze. Made by Anna-Lisa Thomson for S:t Eriks Lervarufabriker in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition - no chips, cracks or crazing. Impressed with...
Ceramic, Earthenware
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
Art Deco Pair of Brass Wall Candlesticks, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These wall candlesticks were hand sculpted in Arvika, Sweden. They are in the same shape and form as the candlesticks made in brass by famous Holmström Arvika, these ones have the in...
Brass
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
Art Deco Oxblood Burgundy Ceramic Double Candlestick/Wall Sconce, France, 1930s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Striking French Art Deco ceramic double candlestick in oxblood burgundy glaze, with geometric stepped form and gilt accents; designed for two candles, circa 1930s. This striking Art...
Ceramic
Art Deco Chrome "Taurex" Candlestick Holders by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of "Taurex" candlestick holders, designed by Walter Von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company, exemplifies the elegance and innovation of American Art De...
Chrome
Pair of Art-Deco bronze sphinx candleholders
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A chic vintage pair of Art-Deco Sphinx candleholders cast in solid black bronze embodying European high-style and sophistication. They are more than candle holders, they're sculpture...
Bronze
Art Deco Candle Sticks by Just Andersen in Patinated Disko Metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined set of Art Deco candlesticks by Just Andersen, Denmark, dating to the 1930s. Executed in Andersen’s signature patinated Disko metal, the pair exemplifies the sculptor-desig...
Metal
Art Deco Pair Of Chrome Dancing Ladies Candlesticks, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are there matching pair of highly collectable 1930s chrome Art Deco double candlesticks featuring two dimensional dancing girls . Condition is great with minor...
Brass, Chrome
Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set (3) of Clover-shaped Pewter Candle Holders designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine trio for a beautiful place. * Trio of small clover-shaped pewter candlestick holders *...
Pewter
Set of Pewter Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Art Deco Pewter Candlestick designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. * Set (2) of pewter candlestick holders on hexagon foot. * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Ander...
Metal
Combined Pewter Vase and Candle Holder by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Combined Pewter Vase and Candle Holder made by Just Andersen in 1935. An exquisite piece. * Two-armed Pewter Candlestick Holder with inside Vase. * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufac...
Pewter
Large Art Deco Candle Holder in Patinated Brass Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Remarkable Art Deco candle holder in patinated brass, first half of the 20th century. A beautiful and large candle holder with a remarkable art deco design. This candle holder is a...
Brass
Pewter Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Candlestick Holders made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. An elegant set for a beautiful table. * Set (2) of Pewter Candlestick Holders fit for two candles * Manufacturer: Ju...
Pewter
Swedish Grace Pewter Candlesticks by Ernst Swedbom, 1930s, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Art Nouveau Pewter Candleholders designed by Ernest Swedbom in the 1930s. * Set (2) of pewter candlestick holders. * Manufacturer: Ernst Swedbom * Country: Sweden * Year: 1...
Pewter
Rare French Art Deco Pair of Candlesticks, 1920, Poor Clares
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Deco pair of oak candlesticks from the Sainte-Claire de Mur de Barrez monastery (Poor Clares, read below), France, 1920s. Wooden faux-candles. Close to the work of At...
Wood, Oak
Art Deco Large Candle Holder by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
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
Set of Round Pewter Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Round Pewter Candle Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1933. A fine set for a beautiful place. * Pair (2) of round pewter candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufact...
Pewter
$4,750 / set
Serge Chermayeff (1900 - 1996) Candleholders
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of large scale Modernist Art Deco centrepiece candleholders by Serge Chermayeff (1900 - 1996). Each measuring 56cm x 22cm. C1930, England. Literature: Wright’s Auctio...
Chrome
Pair of Patinated Bronze Art Deco Female Figure Candle Holders
Located in Malibu, CA
Pair monumental patinated bronze Art Deco candle holders. Designer and year unknown.
Bronze
$471Sale Price / set|20% Off
Elegant Svenskt Tenn Pewter Candlesticks – Timeless Swedish Grace Accent
By Just Andersen, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Pewter Candlesticks by Svenskt Tenn – Swedish Grace Design, Sweden 1933 Svenskt Tenn is the iconic Swedish design house known for its timeless craftsmanship and refined aesth...
Pewter
Vintage Boho Clam Shell Candle Holders - Set of Three
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your living space with this striking graduated set of three vintage ceramic candle holders. Channeling a sophisticated blend of Art Deco Revival and coastal bohemian aesth...
Ceramic
Ritz Candle Holder in Brass with Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Ritz Candle Holder in Brass with Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal How society rejoiced when Art Deco dared to create a new approach to life, breathing fresh life into architectu...
Brass
Liberty Candle Holder in Brass with Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Liberty Candle Holder in Brass with Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal How society rejoiced when Art Deco dared to create a new approach to life, breathing fresh life into archite...
Brass
Majestic Candle Holder in Brass with Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majestic Candle Holder in Brass with Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal How society rejoiced when Art Deco dared to create a new approach to life, breathing fresh life into archit...
Brass
Odeon Candle Holder in Brass with Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Odeon Candle Holder in Brass with Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal How society rejoiced when Art Deco dared to create a new approach to life, breathing fresh life into architect...
Brass
Art Deco Corinthian Column Candlesticks in Pewter, Sweden 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of candleholders in patinated pewter. Fluted design derived from Corinthian Columns. This design resembles the style of Sylvia Stage and Just Andersen. Made in Sweden during t...
Pewter
2 Alpaca art deco candle holder vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Alpaca art deco candle holder vienna around 1920s Polished
Alpaca
"Sprites with Amphorae, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Bronze Candlesticks with Nudes
By Edward McCartan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Entirely charming and whimsical, this Classic -- and rare -- pair of bronze candlesticks depict male and female sprites, each standing on a gilded sphere and carrying an Amphora. The...
Bronze
Pair of Rare Pewter & Brass Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB, Sweden, 1939.
By Nils Fougstedt, Svenskt Tenn, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
Pair of rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace pewter and brass candlesticks with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, some light scratches an...
Bronze, Brass, Pewter
$1,021 / set
Amsterdamse School Brass Candle sticks 1920/30s
By Honsel
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair Church Candle sticks ,In a Amsterdam School style . Dutch Art Deco. 1920/30s Brass with Coromandel wood feet . In the middle stepw...
Brass
Set of Pewter Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Candle Holders designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine set for a beautiful place. * Pair (2) of square pewter candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufact...
Pewter
Pair of German WMF Art Deco Three-Arm Candle Holders
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of German WMF Art Deco three-arm candle holders. An elegant pair of Art Deco nickel-plated brass three-arms candle holders by WMF, Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Germany...
Brass, Nickel
Adjustable and portable art deco candle holder brass copper vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable and portable art deco candle holder brass copper vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled
Brass, Copper
Royal Haeger Ceramic Candle Holder Tray
Located in Fairfield, CA
A wonderful mid century pottery tray by Royal Haeger. Great deco design with a bright chartreuse green interior glaze and black exterior glaze...
Pottery
$916Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco French Large Bowl or Centre Piece Bayel Crystal
By Bayel Crystal
Located in Crespières, FR
1920s large fruits, salade, dessert bowl or centre piece in clear transparent crystal. The Bayel Royal Manufacture was born in 1666, a hundred years before Baccarat, on the request...
Crystal
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Jugendstil Art Deco Bakelite Candlestick, a Pair
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Linsden Ware
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is the most iconic Bakelite piece ever: an elegant pair of Jugendstil tall tapered Bakelite candlesticks. These pieces were manufactured by Linsden Ware, England, in the late 19...
Bakelite
Art Deco Period Female Sculpture Candlestick Holder Lalique Style
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Deco period female figurative candlestick holder attributed to French crystal Maison Lalique, circa early 20th century, Europe. An Art Deco period piece depicting a w...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
Pair of Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candlesticks with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, some wear to the patination and some l...
Bronze
$472Sale Price / item|53% Off
Antique Silver-Plated Candlestick with Ornate Detailing, Victorian / Edwardian
Located in Wembley, GB
A pair of refined antique silver-plated candlestick, designed with elegant proportions and ornamental detailing typical of late 19th to early 20th-century tableware. The piece featur...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Jugendstil Bakelite Candlesticks, Six Pieces
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Linsden Ware
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is the most iconic Bakelite piece ever. It is a set of six elegant Jugendstil tall tapered Bakelite candlesticks. These pieces were manufactured by Linsden Ware, England, in the...
Bakelite
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
Pair of Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candlesticks with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, some wear to the patination and some l...
Bronze