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.
FOSTORIA GLASS - Rare Pair Art Deco Ebony Line Candlesticks - U.S. - Circa 1930
By George Sakier, Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Chatham, ON
FOSTORIA GLASS (Manufacturer) - GEORGE SAKIER (likely Designed by) - EBONY (Line) - Rare pair of round Art Deco glass candlesticks - featur...
Enamel
Pair of Just Andersen Bronze Tealight Holders, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Pair of understated Sculptural Bronze Tealight candle holders designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Pair (2) small ten-sided bronze Tealight candle holders * Designer: Just Ande...
Bronze
Pewter Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Geometric Pewter Candlestick Holders designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Pair (2) of pewter candlestick holders on a cannellated square foot * Designer: Just Andersen * Manuf...
Pewter
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
Set of 4 Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Josef Ekberg
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
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
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
Art Deco Candlesticks by Emile Puiforcat, Silver & enamel, 1930
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of French Art Deco candlesticks by Puiforcat, Paris, combining silver plated with lacquered lapis lazuli. Each candlestick rises from a stepped, concentric silver base of...
Silver Plate, Enamel
Murano Clear and Turquoise Glass Candlestick, Iraly, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant Murano clear and turquoise glass candlestick with beautiful glass artwork inside, Italy, 1960s, without damage. Measures: ...
Murano Glass
Very Rare Set of Three Art Deco Brass Candlesticks Candleholders Elephant Herd
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very rare set of three Art Deco brass candlesticks depicting a charming herd of elephants, Germany, circa 1940s. Sculptural and whimsical, each elephant is designed to function bea...
Brass
Pair French Bronze Dore Hand Crafted Le Dôme Candlesticks Candelabra
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Illuminate your surroundings with the warm glow of Candle, beautifully accentuated by the vintage appeal of the Le Dôme Candle Holder Crafted with meticulous artistry, this exquisite...
Bronze
Set of Pewter Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Round Pewter Candlestick designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. * Set (2) of round pewter candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style: ...
Metal
Val Saint Lambert Luxval Pair of Art Deco Candlesticks by Charles Graffart
By Charles Graffart 1, Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
1935, Belgium Pair of very nice Art Deco candlesticks made by Val Saint-Lambert. From the Luxval range by Charles Graffart and René Delvenne. Named after European monarchs, the sm...
Glass
Pair of Postmodern Candlesticks by Delo Lindo for Algorithme, France, 1990s
By Nestor Perkal, Christofle, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Lille, FR
**Pair of Postmodern Candlesticks by Delo Lindo for Algorithme, France, 1990s** **Delo Lindo** is the collective name adopted in 1985 by French designers **Fabien Cagani** and **Lau...
Metal
Pair of Indian Art Deco Brass Cobra Candlesticks, circa 1930s–1940s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Indian Art Deco Brass Cobra Candlesticks, circa 1930s–1940s A striking and highly decorative pair of brass candlesticks in the form of rearing cobras, likely produced in Ind...
Brass
Just Andersen - a Pair of Art Deco Column Candlesticks in Pewter, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Candlesticks designed by Sculptor Just Andensen in Denmark during the 1930s or 1940s. They are made from the finest pewter - Selangor Pewter. Distinct architectural art dec...
Pewter
Portable Art Deco Alpaca candle holder around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Portable Art Deco Alpaca candle holder around 1920s Polished
Alpaca
Elegant Svenskt Tenn Pewter Candlesticks – Timeless Swedish Grace Accent
By Svenskt Tenn, Just Andersen
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
Rockwell Sterling Silver & Black Glass #227B Candlesticks, United States, c.1920
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rockwell Sterling Silver & Black Glass #227B Candlesticks, United States, c.1920
Sterling Silver
Pewter Candlestick Holders by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Pewter Candlestick Holders designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in 1952. An elegant set for a beautiful place. * Set of round Candleholders in Pewter * Designer: Arne Er...
Metal, Pewter
Val Saint Lambert, 5 Arms Crystal Candlestick, 1930s, Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert 1935, Belgium Very nice clear Crystal Art Deco 5 arms.candlestick made by Val Saint-Lambert. Crystal Weight 1.9 Kg Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any ...
Crystal
Art Deco Candle Holders in Pewter and Brass, Sweden, 1930s Design
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art Deco candle holders made in pewter and brass made in Sweden during the 1930s. These ones wonderfully sculptured and crafted in a true art deco shape with the base and top in pewt...
Pewter
Set of Just Andersen Discometal Candlesticks, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Discometal Candle Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1933. A fine set for a beautiful place. * Pair (2) of diskometal candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer...
Metal
Günter Kupetz for WMF, Germany Sculptural Candle Holder 1950s
By Günter Kupetz, WMF Ikora, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage sculptural candle holder features two triangular sconces with build-in drip pans, or bobeches, connected by the rounded base. The organic, flowing base juxtaposes the linear ...
Metal, Silver Plate
Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Candle Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver and enamel Art Deco candlesticks; an addition to our antique silverware collection These exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver piano candlesticks have a plain tapering square form onto a circular spreading base. The cylindrical capitals are each embellished with a band of guilloche enamel to a plain circular sconce. The capitals are supported by square tapering columns, ornamented with black enamel panels and accented with impressive Art Deco silver motif to one side. The geometric designs are embellished with eighteen pavé set marcasites. The base of each Art Deco piano candle holder is ornamented with further guilloche enamel, to a plain collet style rim. Both of these impressive antique candlesticks have filled bases and bear Bakelite to the undersides. Condition These antique Art Deco piano candle holders...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Candlesticks 748
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of sterling silver Georg Jensen Art Deco candlesticks, design #748 by Harald Nielsen, dating back to the early 1930s. Each candlestick features a round base with a stepped tra...
Sterling Silver
Set of Just Andersen Pewter Candlesticks, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Very fine Pewter Candle Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1933. * Pair (2) of pewter candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style: 1730 * Y...
Pewter
1930s Seguso Vetri D'arte Murano Glass Candlestick
By Seguso
Located in Brescia, IT
Art Deco Murano glass Italo, 1930s Excellent condition.
Murano Glass
Pair of Patinated Bronze Art Deco Female Figure Candle Holders
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair monumental patinated bronze Art Deco candle holders. Designer and year unknown.
Bronze
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
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
$219Sale Price|20% Off
Coppia di Candelieri in Metallo Argentato Anni 60
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di candelieri in metallo argentato, realizzati negli anni '60 Ø cm 7 h cm 23
Metal
HOLIDAY GIFT - Art Deco Pair of Candle Holders Design Simon Gate Orrefors 1920s
By Simon Gate, Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of Orrefors candle sticks, never seen in this shape. Original manufacturer label, dating from the early 1920s. Beautifully rendered in fine blown smoky green glass, this delic...
Glass
Art Deco Style Pair of Black Crystal Italian Candlesticks
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration, we must make an important clarification; the artifact, one of many that we will publish over time, is part of the museum collection ...
Crystal
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
$504Sale Price / item|20% 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
$548Sale Price|20% Off
Large Modern CANDLE STICK, 6 Candle Holders Home Decor, Candlebras
Located in Wembley, GB
Candlesticks, pressed, cast and chased. Circular. 6 Candle Holder in a row. Highly collectable and valuable. Length 66 cm. Height 12.5 cm. In a beautifully excellent condition, wit...
Wrought Iron, Iron, Sterling Silver
Fine Bronze Art Deco Candlestick of Sculptural Form, Early 20th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This striking Art Deco candlestick, clad in bronze, masterfully blends industrial grit with high-society elegance. Its rounded form rises in three distinct tiers, each meticulously s...
Bronze
Shagreen Candelabra Base with Brass Inlay 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
Double Head Brass Wall Hanging Pair of Candleholders with Mirrors, 1940s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Double Head Brass Wall Hanging Pair of Candleholders with Mirrors, 1940s, Italy Measurements: Height: 44 cm Width: 30 cm Depth: 8 cm Pleas...
Brass
Set of 3 Florentine Gilt Ceramic Candle Holders, Italy 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of 3 pottery or ceramic candle holders features rounded, elongated Modernist silhouettes with strong Art Deco and Streamline Moderne influence. The candle holders are de...
Ceramic, Pottery
Art Deco Candlesticks in Plated Silver from Carl F. Christensen, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of silver plated candleholders for regular sized candles. Characteristic architectural Art Deco details with the 'stepped' bases and horizontal fluted stems. The silver platin...
Silver Plate, Brass
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
Antique French Art Deco Brass Serpent Form Candle Holders, Pair, Circa 1920s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A striking pair of antique French brass serpent candle holders dating to the 1920s, sculpted with elegantly coiled bodies that rise into finely ...
Brass
Set of 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. Exquisite early work by Andersen. * Set of diskometal candlestick holders * Designer: Just Anders...
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Engraved Brass Cobra Candlesticks, India or Middle East, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Art Deco Engraved Brass Cobra Candlesticks, India or Middle East, 1930s–1940s A striking and highly decorative pair of Art Deco brass candlesticks modeled as stylized cobras...
Brass
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
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
Set of Just Andersen Pewter Candlesticks, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Candle Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1933. A fine set for a beautiful place. * Pair (2) of pewter candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just A...
Pewter
Pair of Art Deco Opalescent Glass Nude Female Candle Holders 1920's
By Lalique
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Pair of Lalique Style Art Deco Opalescent Glass Nude Female Candle Holders On A Square Plinth Base, Unsigned Provenance : The Mavis and John Ware...
Opaline Glass
$411Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Oxblood Ceramic Double Candlestick by Saint Clément, France, 1930s
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
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
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
Elegant Pair of Silver Plated Candlesticks 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Elegant Pair of Silver Plated Candlesticks 1940s A wonderful and very elegant pair of silver plated candlesticks. Europe, 1940s - 1950s. Highly elegant (art deco) design and a very...
Silver Plate
Pair of Art Deco Style Candlesticks
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Pair of Art Deco style candlesticks. A black bakelite stem set over a circular stepped base. Dimensions: H 13.5cm D of Base 10cm Re-chromed and polished with some replacement p...
Metal
Italian Art Deco Matricardi Ceramic Candle Holder, Italy 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Art Deco Matricardi Ascoli Piceno Ceramic Candle Holder, Italy 1920s. The company was founded in 1923 and closed in 1934.
Ceramic
$2,740Sale Price / set|20% Off
1927 Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Candlesticks Pair by Charles Green & Co
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original 1927 Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel candlesticks by Charles Green & Co A well made a...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Bronze Candlestick by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s.
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, Einar Backstrom, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candelstick with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s. Good condition, with some light scratches and wea...
Bronze
Pair of Exceptionally Rare Candlestick Holders designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of striking, very rare candlestick holders designed by Gio Ponti in 1927 for Richard Ginori. Candlesticks are done in white ceramics with details...
Gold Leaf
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
Wonderful Pair of Art Deco Candle Holders in Wrought Iron and Stone 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderful Pair of Art Deco Candle Holders in Wrought Iron and Stone, Europe, 1930s. Hands down the best pair of candle holders we've ever encountered. They feature a very elegant ar...
Stone, Wrought Iron
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by H.F. Ægte Bronce, Denmark, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, H.F. Bronce, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of bronze Art Deco candlesticks with amazing patina. Made by H.F. Ægte Bronce, Denmark, 1930s. Good original condition, with some light scratches. Stamped with makers mark.
Bronze