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.
Vintage Danish Maritime Wall Clock Germany made for Iver C. Weilbach Copenhagen
By Schatz
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage “Viking” Maritime Wall Clock made by a German clockmaker for Iver C. Weilbach & Co. A/S, Copenhagen, with key. A distinguished piece of Scandinavian maritime heritage, th...
Brass, Chrome
Vintage trade s mark Japanese Tokyo wall clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Vintage trade s mark Japanese tokyo wall clock circa 1920. Ww2 Japanese trade s mark wall clock. Presented in original condition, later painted which is now wearing through to the ...
Glass, Wood
Impressive Art Deco Large Wall Clock, England, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this original Art Deco wall clock. The body of the clock is a straight grain walnut with cream enamel Art Deco style numerals and chrome bezel. Originally h...
Chrome
1920’s Bakelite Italian Railway Station Wall Clock from the Italian Riviera
Located in London, GB
Rare Italian station wall clock, found in Rapallo in the Italian Riviera. Made from wood carcass with Plastic and Bakelite fascia, with a metal clock face and weighted pendulum.
Glass
Caged Prison Clock, 1960s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking prison clock brings gritty industrial charm and a dash of dark humor to any space. Once used behind bars, its heavy steel cage was designed to prevent tampering, now it...
Aluminum
Art Deco English 8 Day Walnut Wall Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this large sized Art Deco Walnut wall clock, English, circa 1930, fully serviced and keeping good time. The dial is made up of book paged figured walnut cen...
Brass, Chrome
German Art Deco Beige Wall Clock with Black Numerals by Welby
By Welby Clock Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Welby wall clock with beige enameled metal frame, silver clock face, and black numerals (ca. late 1940s/early 1950s, Germany). Blending Art Deco with early atomic/Mid-Century design,...
Metal
Seldom Seen Art Deco Neon Hexagon Clock, 'The Electric Clock Co. Cleveland
By Cleveland Clock Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
By far. one of the best examples I have ever owned!!! Unmolested, totally original, 1930s Art Deco 2-color neon clock, manufactured by The Electric Clock Company, Clevland Ohio,Trul...
Metal, Steel
1930 Art Deco Wall Clock in Parchment, Made in France
Located in Milan, IT
1930 Art Deco wall clock in Parchment. Made in France.
Wood
Diminutive Art Deco "blue" Neon Spinner Clock.
By Neon Clock Sales Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Diminutive Art Deco "blue" Neon Spinner Clock. . You don't see this size very often.. Wonderful clock,, All original,, working and keeping perfect time.....
Metal
1930's /40's Art Deco Red Neon Advertizing Clock
Located in Buffalo, NY
.Classic 1930's /40's Art Deco Red Neon Advertizing Clock. Great style and design.. All original ,unmolested condition, Clock tested and in working order. keep's perfect time.. Retai...
Metal, Chrome
Original Art Deco Wall Clock, by ANGELUS, Walnut, Revived Polish, France, 1930s
By Angelus
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco wall clock dates from the 1930s and bears the prestigious Carillon de France "ANGELUS" brand with the "Veritable Westminster" designation. Included is a certifi...
Wood, Lacquer, Glass, Walnut
Original 1948 Baccarat Crystal Sun Clock
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The designs of Georges Chevalier (1894-1987), who was artistic director of Baccarat from the 1920s to the 1970s, were largely responsible for propelling Baccarat into the modern era. With his purity of line and geometric style cues, his signature is clearly legible, marking the stylistic power of the first artist to work for the Manufacture. Among Georges Chevalier’s flagship designs, was the Sun...
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Iron
Large 26" x 26" Art Deco 2-color Hexagon Neon Clock by NEON DISPLAYS INC.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large 26" x 26" Art Deco 2-color Hexagon Neon Clock by NEON DISPLAYS INC. ,, Super clean example, Original clock face..Unusual original hands..Not...
Metal, Aluminum
Wall Clock by Mjolby Intarsia from the Late 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
An original handcrafted inlaid Swedish wall clock attributed to Mjolby Intarsia. New battery movement.
Softwood
Art deco elm wall clock by Zenith
By Zenith
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco shaped wall clock 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. Decora...
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
A Swedish Art Deco Wall Clock by David Wretling
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Art Deco wall clock by David Wretling. The bronzed wooden body with patinated bronze detail and pendulum. Surmounted with patinated bronze figure of a woman. The face signe...
Bronze
$295Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Blue Postal Telegraph Clock c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An Art Deco "Postal Telegraph Synchronous Electric Time" clock with a painted silver metal body, glass front with chrome rim, black lettering with a red second hand. The cloc...
Metal
Classic Art Deco Neon Clock..
By Neon Clock Sales Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Art Deco Neon Clock.. All original,, Tested ,, keeps perfect time.
Metal, Aluminum
Danish Hardwood Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden frame with wooden clock face and brass hands and indexing. Made in the 1960s in Denmark Perfect original working condition and after a profe...
Hardwood
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
"Zodiac Clock, " Spectacular Art Deco Sculptural Clock in Wrought Iron and Copper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most unusual and spectacular Art Deco pieces we have ever offered, this large Art Deco clock is composed of fer forgé or wrought iron a...
Copper, Wrought Iron
Giant Art Deco Bank Clock, 1940s New York
Located in Los Angeles, CA
You will always know what time it is with this gigantic clock standing over 5.5 feet in height. Taken down from an Art-Deco bank building in New York, circa 1940s. Extremely well pre...
Aluminum
ATO French Art Deco Wall Clock, 1920
By Léon Hatot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco wall clock by ATO (Paris), France, 1920. Wood and metal. The frame is made in wood and imitates the metal. Original external adjustment screws. Height 16.5" (42cm), w...
Metal
Rare Golden Junghans Gilt Brass Enamel Wall Clock with Original Quartz Movement
Located in Bochum, NRW
A sculptural timepiece with technical pedigree, this vintage Junghans W 751 wall clock showcases the brand’s pioneering quartz movement from the 1970s. Dimensions: 20x6x27cm (WxDxH)...
Brass
COLLECTABLE ART DECO 1920'S SALMON PINK GLASS MANTLE CLOCK MADE IN ENGLANd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, totally original, Art Deco Salmon Pink glass mantle clock period foxing A very good ...
Chrome
Junghans Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood box, clock face with Arabic numbers, restored new battery movement.
Wood
$350Sale Price|41% Off
Vintage Sessions Electric Wall Clock c.1930
By Sessions
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage electric painted wood wall clock with glass front. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Sessions Clock Company. ...
Metal
Antique Hand Crafted Dutch Art Deco Barometer & Thermometer W. Great Details
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly stylish and marvelous design Art Deco wall barometer. This stylish antique from the early 1900s is a dream of anyone with an Art Deco (inspired) interior. This design could...
Metal, Brass, Zinc, Chrome
Antique Mechanical Billiard Clock in Oak with Timer by P. O. Pedersen Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Museum's piece: mechanical clock for 3-cushions billiard. Its is made from oak that has patinated beautiful over the last 100 years. This is how is works. When you remove the 3 billiard balls...
Oak
Wall Clock By Mjolby Intarsia From The Late 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
An original handcrafted inlaid wall clock with different kind of wood manufactured in the late 1930s by Mjolby Intarsia in Sweden. New battery movement. The original movement is stil...
Softwood
German Art Deco wood round wall clock by Kienzle International, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
German Art Deco wood round wall clock by Kienzle International, 1920s Wall clock in wood. The round quadrant has a beige background with black numbers, black hands and a glass closur...
Glass, Wood
Wall Clock Eos & Diana By Gerhard Malmberg For Mjolby Intarsia
Located in Vienna, AT
An original handcrafted inlaid wall clock "Eos & Diana" with different kind of wood designed by Gerhard Malmberg in the 1930 and manufactured by Mjolby Intarsia in Sweden. New batter...
Softwood