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 two Venetian Mirrors in Murano Glass Deco & Candle holders. Italy. 1940s.
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Murano Glass Mirrors with Integrated Candle holders. Italy circa 1940. Venetian Etched Woman and Man Glass Mirror Sconces with decorative glass flowers. A metal ring to hold...
Art Glass
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
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
Rare Bronze Art Deco Wall Sconce / Candlestick by GAB, Sweden, 1930s.
By Nils Fougstedt, Just Andersen, Svenskt Tenn, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
Heavy Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze wall sconce / candlestick with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget for Ciselörer Nyköping, Sweden, 1930s. Great original condi...
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
A pair of silverplated Candelabras by GAB, Swedish Grace 1920/30s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of timeless Swedish Grace silver-plated candelabras with beautiful details by Guldaktiebolaget / GAB. With makers mark, GAB NS (silver-plated) Smaller/normal signs of age a...
Silver Plate
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2 Vintage Massive Brass Candle Holders Art Deco Design 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
2 Vintage Massive Brass Candle Holders Art Deco Design 1970s These two vintage candle holders from the 1970s are crafted from solid brass and embody the timeless elegance of Art Dec...
Brass
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
German Art Deco Sculptural Seven-Light Oak Tree Candelabrum, circa 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
This exceptional seven-light candelabrum takes the form of a monumental oak tree and was most likely created within a Northern German artistic or metalworking tradition, possibly by ...
Metal, Iron
$1,738Sale Price|20% Off
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, Sheet Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver
Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Exquisite Pewter Wall Candle Sconces designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Pair of two (2) pewter wall-mounted candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacture...
Pewter
$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
Pair of French Wrought Iron Two-light Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of large hand-crafted gilt iron two-arm electrified wall sconces, France, 1930s. Both sconces are in fine vintage condition, gilt very well preserved, beautiful aged patina, ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Bronze Candelabras GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) 1930's
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptional and highly sculptural pair of Swedish Art Deco three-arm candelabras designed by Jacob Ängman for GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget during the 1930s. Executed in solid bronze...
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
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
Set of 4 Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage
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
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
$699Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant Danish Art Deco Bronze Candelabra, Fish Design, 1920s Vintage
By Estrid Ericson, Svenskt Tenn, GAB, Mogens Ballin, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant Danish Art Deco solid bronze candelabra handmade circa 1920s. The slender arms extend gracefully from the center that features a beautifully detailed fish. Brown and green pa...
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Candelabra by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
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
Hermès - Pair of Skycraper Design Candle Holders, France c1920´s
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Hermès - Pair of Skycraper Design Candle Holders, France c1920´s These are striking candelabras with a distinctly architectural design. Its clean lines and geometric form evoke a s...
Brass
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
Pair of Modernist Candelabras - Forged & Turned Wrought Iron - France 1940
By Jean Touret
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Modernist Candelabras - Forged & Turned Wrought Iron - France 1940 Charming hand-forged wrought iron candelabras, featuring a lovely decorative design and a delightful i...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
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
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
Pair of Art Deco silver six-light candelabra by Wilkens & Söhne circa 1930
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A very handsome pair of German Art deco period 6-light/ six-arm solid .830 silver candelabra / candlesticks -in-one, with martele finish by Wilkens & Söhne circa 1930. Both mark...
Silver
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
Pair of exceptional Barovier & Toso candleholders, Italy, 1938
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An extraordinarily rare pair of Murano glass candleholders designed by Ercole Barovier and executed by Barovier & Toso in 1938. These sculptural pieces display all the hallmarks of B...
Brass
Art Deco Brass Calla Lily Candle Holder by Carl-Einar Borgström for Ystad-Metall
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This rare Art Deco Swedish Grace candle holder, designed by Carl-Einar Borgström, takes the form of a calla lily and is crafted from brass by Ystad-Metall in the 1940s. Each piece is...
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
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 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
2 Art Deco Style Heavy Votive Polished Nickel Black Decorate Base Candle Holder
By Maison Jansen, Maison Barbier, Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco Style heavy and substantial votive Nickel Candle Holders on decorative Black Metal Bases. Features 2 large solid Nickel Pillars mounted on the black Metal Foundation...
Metal, Nickel
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
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
A pair of Swedish Art Deco Candelabras by Stjärnmetall, Sweden, 1930s.
By Nils Johan, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of bronze patinated Art Deco / Swedish Grace candelabras. Made by Stjärnmetall in Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition, with some scratches, scuffs and wear to the patina...
Metal
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 - 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
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
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
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
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
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