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.
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
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
Sculptural Candle 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
'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 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
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
FOSTORIA GLASS - Rare Pair Art Deco Ebony Line Candlesticks - U.S. - Circa 1930
By Fostoria Glass Company, George Sakier
Located in Chatham, ON
FOSTORIA GLASS (Manufacturer) - GEORGE SAKIER (likely Designed by) - EBONY (Line) - Rare pair of round Art Deco glass candlesticks - featur...
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
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
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
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
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
Pair of Wrought Iron Candelabra by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1920
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Kangasala, FI
An exceptionally rare pair of wrought iron candelabra KJ12 designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in Finland during the 1920s. These sculptural candelabra beautifully ill...
Wrought Iron
Pair of pewter Art deco candle sticks, model 2574 by Just Andersen, Denmark 1930
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Art Deco Pewter Candlesticks, Model 2574 by Just Andersen – Denmark, 1930 This elegant pair of pewter candlesticks, model 2574, was designed by Just Andersen in 1930 and ref...
Pewter
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
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
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
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
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
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
Val Saint Lambert Luxval Pair of Art Deco Candlesticks by Charles Graffart
By Val Saint Lambert, Charles Graffart 1
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
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
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
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
Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pair Art Deco Mottle Green Glazed Candlesticks
By Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian Pottery Company
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and quality pair Art Deco mottle green glazed candlesticks by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian and dating from the 1903’s. The ceramic candlesticks are heavily made and of squa...
Ceramic
Pair Of 5-Flame Art Deco Silver Candelabras, By Wilhelm Binder Germany, Ca 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Two elegant five-candle holders on a stepped, curved base with four triple-pleated curving pleats that continue up the baluster-shaped shaft with a node; a removable top section with...
Silver
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Karl Hagenauer candle holder around 1930s ( signed )
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Wien, Au
Karl Hagenauer candle holder around 1930s ( signed ) Original condition Original patina
Brass
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
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Candlesticks with Marabou Storks, circa 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Refined pair of French Art Deco bronze candlesticks from the 1930s, featuring stylized marabou storks and an elegant patina. A sculptural pair of French Art Deco bronze candlesticks...
Bronze
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
20th Century Black French Vintage Art Deco Forged Metal Floor Candelabra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage Art Deco French floor candelabra made of handcrafted forged metal and wrought iron, in good condition. The detailed candle hol...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Ceramic Candle Sconces by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1970s, Denmark
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Værløse, DK
Lovely Ceramic Wall Candle Sconces designed by Einar Johansen for Søholm Stentøj in the 1970s. * Pair of (2) ceramic wall-mounted candle holders in blue tones * Designer: Einar Joh...
Ceramic
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
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
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 Pair of Nickel Plated Brass Candle Holders, Italy, 1930s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Pair of Nickel-Plated Brass Candle Holders, Art Deco, Italy, 1930s This exquisite pair of Art Deco candle holders, crafted in nickel-plated brass, embodies the refined elegance and ...
Brass, Nickel
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
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
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
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
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
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 & 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
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
Pair of Large Brass Art Deco Candlesticks, Stepped Bases, USA, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large scale brass candlesticks with stepped bases.
Brass
Danish Art Deco Style Wooden Candle Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Danish hanging candle chandelier executed in solid wood with a geometric Art Deco architectural composition. The structure features a tapered central vertical column supporting four ...
Leather, Wood
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