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 picture frame vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco picture frame vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Glass The picture is not for sale it is only for the photoshooting
Brass
1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Blue Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A blue Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition, probably never used, it comes from a shop going out of busin...
Brass
Art Deco Modernist Chrome Picture Frame, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco picture frame features an impressive quality build. The piece was expertly crafted in France, circa 1930. The polished chrome metal holders have a skyscraper d...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Cartier Engraved Sterling Silver Art Deco Style Picture or Photo Frame
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver picture frame. By Cartier. In sterling silver with engraved line decoration. With a robust easel back stand. Marked to the base. Simply a wonderful frame fr...
Sterling Silver
$974Sale Price / set|40% Off
Cartier Brown Enamel And Gold Plated Easel Back Photo Frame of Oval Form
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Brown Enamel And Gold Plated Easel Back Photo Frame of Oval Form With Semi Precious Cabochons With Red Cartier Box Made in Paris, France Serial no. 8509 23218 Condition: We...
Brass, Enamel
French Art Deco Silver Painted Wood Oval Frame for Painting, Drawing or Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite French Art Deco frame from the 1930s features intricate wood carvings and stunning silvered floral inlays. Its versatile oval shape can be positioned horizontally or v...
Wood
Rivoli Black Photo Frame in Lacquer & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Rivoli Black Photo Frame in Lacquer & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal How society rejoiced when Art Deco dared to create a new approach to life, breathing fresh life into architectu...
Brass
Art Deco Brass Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco-style brass rectangular easel picture frame with embossed leaf design frame.
Brass
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Picture Frame, Brass Photo Frame, France, 2 x 3 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful picture frame, France circa 1930. Picture size: 2 cm x 3 cm. Brass frames are distinguished by their characteristic golden color, which intensifies over time through the fo...
Brass
$422Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Triptyque Barber Beveled Mirror circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
French barber mirror made circa 1930. This kind of mirror has used by the barbers. It was easily foldable, so it could be moved around the custom...
Metal, Chrome
English Art Deco Classical Sterling Silver Picture Frame, 1923
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver picture frame. Made by Walker & Hall in Sheffield in 1923. Rectangular window in same surround with chamfered top corners; Greek key rim on lined ground. Wit...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Picture Frame - Chromed Metal base with two Glasses - France 1930s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Picture Frame - Chromed Metal base with two Glasses - France 1930s Elegant Art Deco picture frame made of chromed metal, including a pair of glasses. The system allows the...
Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Black Opaline Glass Picture Frame, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely French Art Deco picture frame features a thick black opaline glass plinth, complemented by two polished chrome metal holders and two chrome bead accents. The photograph i...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Art Deco Skyscraper Nickle Silver Free Standing Picture Frame, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Super stylish 1930's Art Deco Modernist picture frame in hall marked nickel plated silver and glass. The frame has two pieces of glass which slot into the side stand which allows an ...
Nickel
Picture Frame 5x7” in Black Oak by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning 5x7" picture frame by R&Y Augousti is a refined display of minimalist elegance, crafted in luxurious black oak. The sleek wood frame's rich texture is complemented by a...
Brass
Antique English Sterling Silver Photograph Frame Birmingham 1918 A.J Zimmerman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique English Sterling Silver Photograph Frame Birmingham 1918 A.J Zimmerman. Plain border, original wood back. Fully hallmarked. Measures: 9.00 x 7.00 inches. Glass aperture: 8.00...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Picture Frame in Pink Color Mirror France Circa 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This whimsical and sophisticated picture Art Deco Machine Age frame was realized in France, circa 1930.It is done inPink Colr Glass.
Mirror
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Engine-Turned Wood-Backed Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver, round, wood-backed picture frame, engine-turned in design, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1916, Charles S. Green and Co. - makers. Measures 4 inc...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Metal Picture Frame, France circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco modernist picture frame features a thick, hand-rubbed Macassar wood plinth complemented by carved Macassar wood holders and ornaments, all set off with ornate ...
Metal, Chrome
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Picture Frame, Art Deco Photo Frame, France, 3 x 4 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful picture frame, France circa 1930. Picture size: 3 cm x 4 cm. A stamp on the back "Marck - peintre photographe emailleur".
Brass
Art Deco Streamline Round Picture Frame in Nickel & Glass
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully crafted Art Deco streamline round picture frame, dating to circa 1930, is a quintessential example of the sleek, modern design principles that defined the era. Made ...
Nickel
1930s Art Deco Marble, Copper and Glass Rectangular French Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant 1930s Art Deco French picture frame combines the iconic geometric simplicity and material richness of the Art Deco era. It is a striking piece that reflects the bold yet...
Marble, Copper
1980s Barovier Style Art Deco Gold and Clear Murano Glass Picture Frame
A clear and gold murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely conditions. This vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elega...
Brass
Antique Wall Picture Frame, France, Art Deco, 6 x 9 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1930. Picture size: 5,5 cm x 8,5 cm. Hanging ring on the top for wall installation.
Brass
Art Deco Picture Frame Saint Gobain bevelded Mirror, France Circa 1935
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This whimsical and sophisticated picture Art Deco Machine Age frame was realized in France, circa 1935. It features two spherical yellow metal orbs that sit on a volumetric rectangul...
Metal
Art Deco Skyscraper Free Standing Picture Frame, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Super stylish 1930's Art Deco Modernist picture frame in what appears to be a bronze coloured type metal with glass inserts. The two pieces of glass slot into the side stands which a...
Nickel
An Elegant 1930s Art Deco Wood and Chromed Metal French Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning and authentic 1930s French Picture Frame is a quintessential piece of Art Deco design. This elegant frame perfectly captures the streamlined sophistication of the era, ...
Chrome
Picture Frame 5x7” in Quilted Black Oak by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite picture frame by R&Y Augousti, designed to hold an 5x7” photo, is a testament to sophisticated craftsmanship and timeless luxury. Meticulously handcrafted, the frame f...
Glass, Wood, Oak
1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Turquoise Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
A light blue Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of ...
Brass
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome & Glass Picture Frame with Loop Form Handle
Located in New York, NY
A fine example of Machine Age sophistication, this Art Deco picture frame from circa 1935 embodies the sleek, industrial design ethos of the period. Crafted in gleaming chrome with g...
Chrome
French Art Deco Photo Frame, Wrought-Iron Rose Vine, 1920s
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully forged picture frame of the art deco period. Delicately shaped rose vine arranged around the rectangle picture frame, which holds the beveled glass. The glass is held by ...
Wrought Iron
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Picture Frame Chester 1914
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel photo frame Date Chester 1914 by Makers S. Mordan & Co. Great Maker with the Hallmark S Mordan & Co, Chester. The sil...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Mid-century Modern Mirror and Glass Italian Octagonal Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian Mirror and Glass Picture Frame Add a touch of 1970s Italian glamour to your home with this striking and unique vintage picture frame. This piece embo...
Glass, Mirror
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Decorative Marquetry Panels by Frank Brangwyn
Located in Vienna, AT
In this listing you will find a pair of ravishing Art Deco decorative wood intarsia panels. The artist Sir Frank Brangwyn for Rowley used a variety of woods in several shades of brow...
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Art Deco Style Double Sided Pictures Frame in gilded Brass & Glass, 80s
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a very elegant table picture frame, most likely made in Italy between the late 1970s and early 1980s, though its design evokes the timeless elegance of the 1930s. ...
Metal, Brass
Picture Frame 8x10” in Black Shagreen with Brass Details by KIFU Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exuding sophistication and timeless elegance, this 8x10” picture frame by Kifu Paris is a masterful blend of luxurious materials and impeccable craftsmanship. The frame is meticulous...
Brass
WMF brass picture frame with glass vienna around 1920s ( marked by WMF )
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, AT
WMF brass picture frame with glass vienna around 1920s ( marked by WMF ) Brass polished and stove enameled Glass Max picture size: H: 10cm W: 6cm
Brass
Large Art Deco Britannia Standard (.950+)Sterling Silver Hump Top Picture Frame
By British Metallising Co, Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, very large Britannia Standard (950+) sterling silver (having a higher silver content than .925 sterling silver), hump-topped, wood-backed picture frame, London, ye...
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Metal Picture Frame, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco modernist picture frame features a thick, hand-rubbed Macassar wood plinth complemented by carved Macassar wood holders and ornaments, all set off with ornate ...
Metal, Chrome
Large Torchon Glass Photo Frame by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, 1938
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Important and sculptural picture frame produced by Barovier & Toso, Murano, dated 1938. A rare and refined example of early 20th-century Venetian glassmaking, where technical mas...
Brass
20th Century Art Deco Solid Silver Large Photo Frame, Birmingham, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century Art Deco silver & engine turned photograph frame, with stylised corners, mounted on an ebonised easel support and set with glass. Hallmarked English silver, Birmingham,...
Silver
Art Deco Picture Frame Back bakelite and bevelded Mirror, France Circa 1935
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This whimsical and sophisticated picture Art Deco Machine Age frame was realized in France, circa 1935. It features two spherical yellow metal orbs that sit ...
Metal
Art Deco Extra Large Macassar Ebony Picture Frame, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco picture frame.Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Original solid macassar ebony and macassar ebony veneered frame with original silver lacquered linin...
Macassar
Italian Murano Glass And Bronze Frame, Circa. 1930
By Barovier, Ercole Barovier, Archimede Seguso, Antonio Salviati, Paolo Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Murano Glass And Bronze Frame, Circa. 1930. Offered is a stunning original, (not a modern inferior copy) antique Murano glass picture or photo frame of beautiful blush glass ...
Bronze
Art Deco brass picture frame vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass picture frame vienna around 1920s Glass in front of the picture Brass polished and stove enameled Max picture size: H: 14cm W: 9,2cm
Brass
Art Deco Original Reverse Painted Free Standing Picture Frame, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish original Art Deco free standing picture frame. The geometric patterning on the glass is reverse painted in black and silver. Very iconic ...
Aluminum, Chrome
Art Deco Miniature Silver Plated and Enamel Picture Frame
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this exquisite Art Deco miniature picture frame. What a lovely item this is, certainly can't be mistaken for any era can it. For those who love Art Deco or ...
Silver Plate, Enamel
Sabino, Rare lit table picture frame
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Rare Sabino iluminated frame, made of clear and frosted glass depicting two peacocks facing each other, on a gilded metal base.
Glass
Art Deco Modernist Brass and Bakelite Picture Photo Frame, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in France circa 1940, this stunning modernist Art Deco picture frame is built with brass and Bakelite. The piece boasts a stepped shiny brown Bakelite base topped with a thick g...
Brass
Art Deco wall picture frame with glass vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco wall picture frame with glass vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Glass The picture is not includet it is only for the photoshooting Max picture size thats...
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Rouge Griotte Marble Photo Frames, 1930, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of elegant French Art Deco photo frames featuring a thick solid Rouge Griotte marble base with two metal claws. The frames are complete, two glass sheets to enclose the picture....
Griotte Marble
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Hump-Top Picture Frame With Wood Back
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver, hump-top picture frame, having a wood back, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1921, Charles Edwin Turner - maker. Measures 9 inches high (at ...
Sterling Silver
1990s Barovier Style Art deco Green Murano Glass Picture Frame
A light green murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely conditions. This vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant ...
Brass
1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Murano Glass and Brass Horizontal Picture Frame
A clear Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of...
Brass
Jacques Adnet Style, Brown Leather Picture Frame, France 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Picture frame, is in leather, in a gradient of brown colors. It is done in the style of Jacques Adnet. Some Wear but almost on the sides. It has been made in France circa 1940,...
Leather
Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and very elegant photograph frame, the perfect addition to any interior, from traditional to ultra-modern. Made from English sterling silver, the backing from solid Engli...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Architectural Chrome Picture Frame, France circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional architectural Art Deco picture frame was meticulously crafted in France, circa 1930. The geometric shape features a flat, rectangular, chrome metal base and two vert...
Metal, Chrome
Large Antique American Art Deco Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver picture frame. Made by Lebkuecher in Newark, ca 1920. Flat rectangular surround. On front, wraparound engine-turned lines; at top plain rectangle (vacant). S...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Picture Frame with Toucan Sculpture by Guénot, France, circa 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / Picture frame / glass, metal, marble / Art Deco An exquisite Art Deco picture frame from France, dating to around 1920, featuring a striking sculptural bronzed metal...
Marble, Metal
Jacques Adnet Style, Brown Leather Picture Frame, France 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Picture frame, is in leather, in a gradient of brown colors. It is done in the style of Jacques Adnet. Some Wear but almost on the sides. It has been made in France circa 1940,...
Leather