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.
American Art Deco Onyx Table Clock
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Deco white onyx table clock with disc shaped form resting on a rectangular base and flanked by two balls. (Not working)
Stone
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco mantel clock Art Deco mantel clock standing on a cream and grey marble base resting on four brass bun feet supporting an ovoid shaped top housing a gilded diamond shaped ...
Marble
French Fireplace Clock of Marble, Bronze & Decorated With Ornaments From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
The French fireplace clock from the 1840s is a stunning testament to the craftsmanship and elegance of the era. Crafted from luxurious marble and adorned with intricate bronze decora...
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Clock with Elephant and Tigers / Panthers by Irenee Rochard
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A magnificent Art Deco clock featuring an impressive sculpture in the Japanese Meiji style, depicting two tigers in mid-attack on an elephant. Cast in cold-painted spelter, the scene...
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Art deco oak wall clock Engström by Zenith
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco oak wall clock engström by zenith circa 1930. Well known art deco Swiss made wall clock retailed by heal’s in the 1930’s. Convex shaped round clock face with moulded edge. ...
Brass
$885Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Table Desk Clock, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco table clock crafted from glass with a soft pink hue, decorated with geometric hour markers and bold black hands. Mounted on a layered base of black lacquered, brushed st...
Metal
Vintage French Art Deco Marble and Bronze Clock Set
Located in Bronx, NY
A vintage Art Deco clock set, circa 1930. The clock and matching accessories are accented with detailed bronze decorations that are mounted on ...
Bronze
Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale
By The Perivale British Clock Company
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale Art Deco mantel clock housed in an unusual two colour oak stepped case with round...
Oak
$4,102 / set
Art Deco Clock Set ~ Elephants
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful and high quality Art Deco clock set featuring two elephants standing beside the clock. The case is formed of stunning specimen marbles i...
Marble, Metal
Cartier Sterling and Enamel Art Deco Desk Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Dial
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver / Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 5 inches Length X 5 inches Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Luminous Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands STAND: Easel WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a classic Desk Clock...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
French Art Deco Three-Piece Female Sculpture Clock
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco three set clock. Having beautiful brass with patina female sculpture on top of the center marble clock. Flanked by two matching marble Deco...
Marble
French Fireplace Clock Made In Gilded Bronze From 1820s
Located in Lejre, DK
The French fireplace clock from the 1820s exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted from luxurious gilded bronze, this exquisite timepiece showcases the opulence and refin...
Bronze
J.E.Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock circa 1930s with Engraved Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E.Caldwell, Philadelphia STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Finish CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 8 Inch Square MOVEMENT / CA...
Nickel
Rouge Marble and Chrome Art Deco Mantel Clock, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Norwich, GB
Rouge marble and chrome Art Deco mantel clock, goldsmiths and silversmiths, London An unusual Art Deco mantel clock housed in a finely figured rouge marble and chrome case with raised, stepped plinth and resting on four chrome pad feet with rouge marble decoration to the chrome sides. The dial with typical Art Deco style numerals, rouge marble centre and original Art Deco style chrome hands signed ‘Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co Ltd...
Marble
Onyx and Enamel Desk Clock by J.E. Caldwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Art Deco style is beautifully executed in this enchanting desk clock by J.E. Caldwell. The gilded dial, beautifully enameled in midnight blue and celadon green, sports four perfect apples in relief at its corners, and is framed by a luxurious plaque of amber-hued onyx. Venerable American jeweler J. E. Caldwell & Co. from Philadelphia is known for its Art Nouveau and Deco jewels. One of the oldest fine jewelers in the United States, the company was founded in 1839 by James Emmott Caldwell and supplied wealthy Philadelphians with stylish European jewelry, silver, and objets d'art. The store itself was a study in opulence, with hand-cut Baccarat chandeliers and French Regency-style oak cabinetry designed by Horace Trumbauer...
Onyx, Enamel
Italian Large Art Deco 1940s Ceramic Lions Sculpture Table Clock, 1940s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Impressive Italian Art Deco 1940s large table clock in ceramic, white and light blue ceramic in good condition.
Ceramic
French Cold-Painted Bronze and Marble Art Deco Chinoiserie Mantel Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
This rare timepiece, made in France but retailed by the British silversmith Mappin and Webb is the only one of its type we have found. It may be unique. The rectangular dial has Roma...
Marble, Bronze
Shreve & Co. Art Deco Stone Clock by Zenith, circa 1930s
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve by Zenith STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Stone and Gilt Bronze CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 5 Inches Tall MOVEMENT / C...
Stone, Bronze
Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock, Machine Signed Bonnet and Pottier, France, 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Marble and gilt bronze clock. Machine signed Bonnet and Pottier, France, 1920.
Marble, Bronze
1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company San Francisco STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Glass, Gilt and Nickel MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 15 Jewels DIA...
Bronze
J.E. Caldwell by Mimo Deco Asian Themed Enameled Pocket Desk Clock circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mimo for J. E. Caldwell STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Pocket Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Yellow Gold and Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SI...
Gold, Enamel
J.W. Benson Nickel Finished Nautical Desk Clock with 2 Enamel Dials from 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Nautical Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Finished CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSION...
Brass, Other
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Table Clock by Sabino, Frosted Glass & Bronze, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco clock made of frost glass, with enameled and silver-plated bronze dial, made by Sabino. Signed Sabino, machine EC, France. France, CIRCA 1920.
Silver, Bronze
Gubelin Glass "Ice Cube" Mid Century Moderist Desk Clock 1960's
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Table Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Blown Glass CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's / 60's DIMENSIONS: 4.25 Inches Square MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
Blown Glass
Shreve & Co. Small Leather Bedside Alarm Clock, 1930s
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Bedside Alarm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding DIMENSIONS: 5" X 4" WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMM...
Leather
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco French Made Hammered Brass and Gilt Desk Clock, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt Brass CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 11" wide X 16" tall MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding...
Brass
Bailey, Banks & Biddle 8 Day Minute Repeater Stone Desk Clock Contemporary Frame
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bailey, Banks & Biddle STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / 8 Day Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High Grade / 8 Day / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Enamel with Luminous Numbers / Blue...
Agate
Bucherer Stone and Metal Art Deco Desk Clock with Original Dial 1930's
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Stone and Nickel Finished Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 6 Inches X 6 Inche...
Stone, Nickel
Asprey London, Art Deco Agate Stone Desk Clock One of One 1930's
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Asprey London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High Grade / 8 Day / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Enamel with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel DIMENSIONS: 8 I...
Agate
Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Factory / house: Black Star and Frost Style / Reference: Footed Desk Clock Metal / Material: Gilt and Nickle Finished Circa / Year: 1930's Dimens...
Bronze
Mappin & Webb Agate and Gilded Brass Art Deco Style Desk Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mappin & Webb STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Agate Stone Easel Desk Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 15 Jewels Swiss Made / Eight Days / Manual W...
Agate
Mappin & Webb Agate and Gilded Brass Art Deco Style Desk Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
Factory / house: Mappin & Webb Style / reference: Art Deco / Agate stone Easel desk clock Movement / caliber: 15 Jewels Swiss Made / eight days / manual...
Agate
Asprey Art Deco Agate Stone Clock, circa 1920s
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Asprey London STYLE / REFERENCE: Strut Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Polished Beveled Agate and Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 9.5" X 5.25"...
Agate, Nickel
J.W. Benson Gilt Art Deco Clock with Hand Painted Dial, circa 1920s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Jewelers to STYLE / REFERENCE: Desk METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt and Brass CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3 X Diameter 3 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Bone with Gilt Minute Chapter / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Art Deco Octagon Clock...
Brass
French Art Deco Ormolu "Bronze Dorée" Cartel Sunburst Wall Clock, Circa 1915
Located in CH
French Art Deco Ormolu (“Bronze Dorée”) Cartel Sunburst Wall Clock France, circa 1915 A striking Art Deco wall clock executed in gilded bronze (bronze dorée), featuring a sunburst ...
Bronze, Ormolu