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
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
Paavo Tynell Candelabra Model KJ-14 From 1930's By Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Kangasala, FI
Paavo Tynell KJ14 Candelabra, Taito Oy, Finland. This specific candelabra is in mint condition, as seen on the photos. An exceptional example of Finnish mid-century design, the KJ14...
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
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
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
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
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 Danish Art Deco Bronze Tino Candlesticks in Fluted style Denmark 1930-50
By Tinos
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of Danish Art Deco Tino candlesticks made of solid bronze in fluted style Designed and made in Denmark 1930-1950. Very nice used condition with good patina.
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Candelabra by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
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
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
Charles Schneider Art Deco Pressed Orange Glass Candlesticks
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Art Deco orange and black pressed glass candlesticks in the manner of Charles Schneider. The candle holders have a delicate and beautiful etched design on the base and glow in the li...
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
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
Art Deco Large Candle Holder by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, 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
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
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
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
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
Tiffany & Co. Style Art Deco Sterling Silver Candelabras, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco sterling silver weighted candelabras In the manner of Tiffany & Co. By Empire Silver Company (signed at the base) USA, Circa 1940s Each measures: 10.5...
Sterling Silver
$7,343Sale Price|20% Off
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
Val Saint Lambert Signed, Crystal 3 Candlesticks, 1930s, Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert 1935, Belgium 3 Very nice Clear Crystal Art Deco Candlesticks made by Val Saint-Lambert. Signed Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions. ...
Crystal
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
Val Saint Lambert Crystal 2 Candlesticks and 1 Vase 1930s Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert 1935, Belgium Very nice Clear Crystal Art Deco 2 Candlesticks and 1 vase made by Val Saint-Lambert. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questio...
Crystal
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 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
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
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
'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
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
Art Deco Lantern in Brass, etched and colored Glass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small scaled lantern executed in patinated brass and featuring panels of colored and etched glass along with the rather practical finger loop for carrying it.. It has a tea light a...
Brass
$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
Bronze Art Deco Candelabra by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Candlesticks 668B
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of sterling silver Georg Jensen Art Deco candlesticks, design #668A by Harald Nielsen from 1932. Each with a round foot with stepped oxidized middle disc and sconce. Dimensio...
Sterling Silver
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
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
$417Sale Price|35% Off
Art Deco Oxblood Burgundy Ceramic Double Candlestick/Wall Sconce, 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
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
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
Pair of Pewter Art Deco Candlesticks Candelabras by Harald Linder, Sweden, 1932.
By Svenskt Tenn, Edvin Ollers, Nils Fougstedt, CG Hallberg, 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
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
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
1930s Art Deco Black and White Lacquered Wood Italian Candlehloders
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This striking pair of 1930s Italian Art Deco candlesticks showcases the bold geometric purity and dramatic contrast that defined high-style interwar design. Expertly crafted from sol...
Fruitwood, Lacquer
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
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
$4,049 / 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
Rare Pair of Art Deco Bronze Candlesticks by GAB, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of solid bronze candlesticks by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. The patina is exceptional, shifting from deep black through hints of dark green to warm bronze tones,...
Bronze
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
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
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Two-Arm Candelabra by GAB, Sweden 1930s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
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
Set of 4 Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, 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 Danish Art Deco Candlesticks by Just Andersen, Disko Metal, 1930's
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined pair of Danish Art Deco candlesticks by Just Andersen, crafted in his signature Disko metal, Denmark, 1930s. Model D.54, the design features a strong architectural form wit...
Bronze
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
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
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
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