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.
$909Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Antique Pole Screen Handwoven Needlework Decorative Stand Walnut Wood
Located in Wembley, GB
With a Circular Berlin needlework floral glazed adjustable banner, the cylindrical pillar with a turned finial, on an inverted lobed and fluted pillar an...
Brass
BAROVIER & TOSO 1935 Art Deco Round Torchon Picture Frame In Art-Glass & Bronze
By Barovier&Toso, Angelo Barovier
Located in Miami, FL
An art glass and bronze picture frame designed by Barovier & Toso. This is a very rare and amazing Torchon round picture frame created in Murano Venice by Barovier & Toso. T...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Desk Calendar Frame or Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style desk calendar frame or picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...
Bronze
Large Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Enamel Picture Frame, England 1927
Located in London, GB
A stunning quality sterling silver & enamel picture or photo frame. The enamel colour could be described as a deep and rich amethyst. The enamel remains bright and clean with no not...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco picture frames partly gold-plated, partly silver-plated 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
High-quality Art Deco picture frames made of Viennese metalwork with an Asian motif, partly gold-plated, partly silver-plated around 1920s Original condition
Gold, Silver, Brass
Wooden Photo Frame with Glass, Europe, 1920s - 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Wooden photo frame, Europe, 1920s - 1930s Additional Information: Materials: Wood, cardboard, glass Vintage from the 1900s Style: Art Deco Place of Origin: Europe Date of Man...
Glass, Wood
$76Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Art Deco Revival Faux Marble Floating Frame
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Interesting floating photo frame. Some chips to paint as shown in photos.. Wired to possibly light up or rotate but electric mechanism does not function. May be able to repair it at ...
Magnets
$374Sale Price|33% Off
French Art Deco Pair of Mirror Standing Photo Frames, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of picture frames in beveled mirror. French, circa 1930. Some signs of wear on on the the frame and very small sharps in the left bottom ...
Glass, Mirror
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
Antique Double Picture Frame, Art Deco, France, Circa 1920, 6 x 10 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1920. Picture size of each side: 6 cm x 10 cm.
Brass
Antique Sterling Silver & Enamel Picture Frame by Asprey & Co England Circa 1920
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Art Deco sterling silver & enamel Photograph frame by Asprey & Co, Birmingham 1929, Origin England. A Rare large pure Art Deco frame with a reminder of the Jazz age, bot...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 20th Century Art Deco Shagreen Picture Frame London Circa 1918-20
Located in London, GB
This wonderful 20th Century Art Deco Shagreen photograph frame is in excellent condition with a convex bullnose edge detail, rather than a fl...
Shagreen
$292Sale 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
Art Deco Brass Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco-style brass rectangular easel picture frame with embossed leaf design frame.
Brass
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, engine-turned vertical stripes, and horizontal oval (vacant); side...
Sterling Silver
$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Scottish Art Deco Sterling Silver Picture Frame, 1923
Located in New York, NY
Scottish Art Deco sterling silver picture frame, 1923. Flat and narrow rectangular surround with arched top. On front, patterned and wraparound engine-turned lines; sides plain. With...
Sterling Silver
$800Sale Price|50% Off
Blue Shagreen with Lapis Lazuli Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue shagreen leather with Lapis Lazuli inserts and gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd Measures: Height 13.5 inches / width 11.5 inches / depth 1 inch Photo size: 8 inches by 10 ...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Ruhlmann Gilt Bronze Photograph Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
Gilt bronze rectangular photograph frame set on an elegant curved base, end-ing in a volute motif at the front. Stamped 'Ruhlmann'. Model No. 1710NRReference No for the model 1710NR ...
Bronze
Swiveling Nickel - plated art deco picture frame vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Swiveling Nickel - plated art deco picture frame vienna around 1920s Original condition The picture is only for the photoshoot it is not included. Picture size max: H: 12cm B: 6,5cm
Nickel
Art Deco Nickel Silver Original Picture Frame, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Super stylish 1930's Art Deco Modernist picture frame in chrome and glass. The frame has two pieces of glass which slot into the chrome stand allows an image to be displayed both sid...
Silver Plate, Nickel
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 Modern Brass and Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy, 26cm Tall
By Seguso
Located in Roma, Lazio
Splendid Murano frame by Seguso Murano, in brass and clear glass. The refinement and class typical of the Murano style characterize these unique pieces that will remain precious fore...
Brass
$2,101Sale Price|20% Off
Hubatsch Herman “Susanne” Porcelain 1924 Berlino Germany
Located in Milano, IT
Hubatsch Herman “Susanne” porcelain 1924 Berlino, Germany.
Porcelain
Art Deco French Picture Frame - Pink and Grey Smoked Glass - 1930s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco French Picture Frame - Pink and Grey Smoked Glass - 1940s Elegant large sized vintage French Art Deco picture frame made of two shades of smoked glass: pink glass with scal...
Glass, Smoked Glass, Reeded Glass
Photo Frame Black and White Enamel Squared Shape Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Square photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled Art Deco-style geometric design. External dimensions cm. 14.5 x 14.5 internal cm. 9 x 9. Weight gr. 260. Designed b...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Original Painting "La Violan" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
A very fine Mid-20th Century original gouache painted costume design for a theatrical musical production. Mounted in modern silver coloured frame and signed Erté. Additional information Framed Height: 53 cm Framed Width: 39 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition circa: 1950 Materials: Gouache About Erté’s words ” In fashion- creating forms for living people-in the design of furniture, in the design of theatrical settings and costumes, in the design of jewellery, one is functioning in three dimensions, and all this work in the round can be considered sculptural. In this sense, my theatrical settings are large environmental sculptures...
Paper
Art Deco Bakelite Set of Photograph Frames, Set of Three
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice group of three bakelite picture frames. Art Deco style. The rectangulars measure 13.2 cm by 9.8 cm and the round one 13.2 cm diameter. Very good conditions. We have specia...
Bakelite
Pair of E. Bouche "Montparnasse" Frames - France, Circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and lovely pair of "Montparnasse" picture frames by renowned framers Ateliers Emile Bouche. The chunky, wavy surrounds carved with a charming geom...
Art Deco Leather Photo / Picture / Photograph Frame, c. 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Leather Foto / Picture / Photograph frame, c. 1925. 20th century vintage leather (Galuchat) leather photo frame. Very well made rectangular leather frame with gilt bronze bo...
Leather
Art Deco picture frame around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco picture frame around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Glass
Brass
Photo Frame with Brass & Semi Precious, Tutti Frutti Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Photo Frame with Brass & Semi Precious Inserts, Tutti Frutti Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered photo frame with brass & semi precious inserts. Handmade in India. Forget...
Brass
$220 / item
French Art Deco Rosewood Picture Frames
Located in Queens, NY
2 French Art Deco rosewood easel picture frames with base. (PRICED EACH) Vintage condition
Large Antique Art Deco Silver & Guilloché Enamel Photo Frame London 1932
Located in London, GB
A large Art Deco photo frame hallmarked London, 1932, by Adie Brothers. The frame is crafted in heavy gauge sterling silver with Guilloché enamel, which retains its original translu...
Silver, Enamel
Pair of Art Deco Picture Frames - Wooden base with two Glasses - France 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Art Deco Picture Frames - Wooden base with two Glasses - France 1940s Elegant pair of vintage picture frames made of wood, including 2 pairs of glasses. The system allows t...
Glass, Wood, Chestnut, Fruitwood
$931Sale Price|20% Off
Asprey London American Art Deco Satinwood Table Picture Frame Exceptional Piece
By Asprey International Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage American Art Deco satinwood picture frame from Asprey London All were purchased from A...
Satinwood
Ruhlmann Macassar Ebony Photograph Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
Photograph frame in Macassar ebony veneer and glass from circa 1932. Which was designed for Mr. Lagier, creator of the eponymous brand and manufacturer of furniture radios and wirele...
Glass, Ebony, Macassar
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Enamel Photo Frame, England c.1920
Located in London, GB
This antique sterling silver and enamel frame features a beautiful, almost pearl-like translucent lilac enamel decoration. Fully hallmarked as shown, the maker is Herbert Scott Mur...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Barovier Style Art Deco White and Gold Murano Glass Picture Frame
A white and gold 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...
Brass
Large Art Deco Photo Frame – Marble and Glass with Mirrored Border
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large Art Deco style photo frame made of marble, featuring the original glass frame with a mirrored border; an authentic piece from the Art Deco period, likely Belgian, dating to the...
Marble
Antique Art Deco Pink Three Fold Shagreen Mirror England circa 1918-20
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Art Deco Three fold Shagreen mirror in Pink, Date Circa 1918-20, Origin England. This is a great Shagreen item which is very much suited to the Art Deco period. It is ...
Shagreen
Set of 2 Art Deco Photo Frames Black & Beige Marble
Located in Poperinge, BE
An elegant and stylish set of two Art Deco photo frames crafted from beige and black marble, featuring two panes of transparent glass to hold a ph...
Marble
Smart Antique English Art Deco Silver Picture Frame - 1922
Located in Bath, GB
A very smart and elegant photograph frame beautifully decorated with engine turned work. The silver is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1922 together with the makers mark for the wel...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Alpaca Picture frame for 3 pictures vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Alpaca Picture frame for 3 pictures vienna around 1920s Polished The pictures are not included. They are only for the photoshooting
Alpaca
French Art Deco Macassar & Bakelite Elephant Photo-Frame, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant French Art Deco photo frame was crafted in France during the 1920s and features a distinctive elephant motif, a symbol often associated with strength, prosperity, and ex...
Glass, Bakelite, Macassar
Murano photo frame by Tommaso Barbi. Italy circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful nickel plated brass and Murano glass " twisted rope " horizontal picture frame by Tommaso Barbi. Tommaso Barbi worked with various Murano glass factories so we can't attri...
Murano Glass
Italian Goatskin Picture Frame by Bolzani, Milan, 1920s–1930s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale this rare and refined Italian picture frame, suitable for both tabletop and wall display, artisanally crafted in Milan by Bolzani, as attested by the...
Goatskin
Art Deco brass picture frame around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco brass picture frame around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Glass
Brass
Art Deco Picture Frame brown Wood and Chrome Structure Mirror, France Circa 1935
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco Picture Frame brown Wood and Chrome Structure Mirror, France Circa 1935. The picture is not furnished.
Metal
French art deco bevelled mirror picture frame, 1950's
Located in BELFORT, FR
French art deco bevelled mirror picture frame.
Glass, Mirror
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
Petite Vintage Art Deco Floral Decor Picture Frame, circa 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Petite vintage European brass or copper picture frame with small, slender foot on the back. Simple floral relief decor on the top part of the front. Original glass. Great vintage con...
Brass, Copper
Contemporary Silver Gilt Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary white gold leaf cove design mirror. 48" x 40" Available in custom sizes. Please contact gallery for details.
Giltwood
Vintage Silver Plated Picture Frame, Art Deco Floral Design, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1970s Silver Plated Picture Frame, Art Deco Floral Design, Decorative Classic Table Accent, Elegant Home Decor, Timeless Gift Idea This vintage silver-plated picture frame f...
Silver Plate
Italian Mid-Century Modern Embossed Copper Tabletop Picture Frame, 1930s-1950s
Located in Roma, IT
We are delighted to offer this large Italian tabletop picture frame, dating to the mid-20th century and handcrafted in embossed copper sheet. Dating approximately from the 1930s to ...
Copper
Large Art Deco Marble Photo Frame with Greyhound, 1930s
Located in Poperinge, BE
A magnificent, large photo frame—a rare and authentic Art Deco piece. The base is crafted from pink-tinted marble and features a stylized greyhound figure made of a copper-plated zin...
Marble, Metal
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Silvered Bronze Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period silvered bronze picture frame By Tiffany Studios USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.5"W x 4.5"D x 10"H. Good original vi...
Silver Plate, Bronze
Modernist chrome-steel and glass photo frame stand, Belgium, Art deco 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A sleek modernist photo frame from Belgium, dating to the early Art Deco period (circa 1920). The design combines chrome‑plated steel and clear glass in a minimalist geometric compos...
Metal
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 ...
Brass
French Art Deco Photo Frame, Macassar Wood & Chrome, 1920, France
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco photo-frame, France, ca.1920. Macassar, chrome, glass and faux-lizard. Overall dimensions: Height 9.65"(24.5cm), width 11"(28cm), depth 3.15"(8cm). Largest dimensi...
Chrome
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Large Art Deco Silver Plated Photograph Frame. English C.1925
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb Large plain silver plated photograph frame Silver plated back support The signed photograph of Queen Mary came with the frame but it is not included. It is availabe on the...
Sterling Silver