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.
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
Art Deco square standing frame in wood with pink cut mirror glass 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930s / Luxor / standing square photo frame with cut pink mirror passe-partout / mirror glass and wood / Art Deco / mid-century An exquisite French vintage photo frame with...
Cut Glass
Art Deco Chrome & Glass Free Standing Picture Frame, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930s Art Deco modernist free standing picture frame in chrome and glass. The frame has two pieces of glass which slot into the chrome stand. You can display a picture both to...
Chrome
Antique L. Prang & Co's Louis Rhead 1895 Holiday Magazine Framed Art Print
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique L. Prang & Co's Louis Rhead's Original 1895 Colorful Framed (No glass) Holiday Magazine Lithograph Print. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 29" H x 23.5" W x 1.5" D....
Wood, Paper
Art Deco Photo Frame in Silver and Mother of Pearl Mosaic , Wisdom
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Wisdom is an Art Deco photo frame mosaic in mother-of-pearl and golden silver. The gorgeous photo frame for table is handcrafted in Italy and it is a ...
Silver
Metal and Aluminum Photo Holder with Playing Dice
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Rare for collector metal and aluminum photo frame of the 1930s France with a dice. Very nice item. Good condition.
Metal, Aluminum
Italian silver photo frame from the 60s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian picture frame featuring a wide, beveled border with a geometric cross-hatch pattern etched into a reflective metallic surface, surrounding a central inset print titled Calumn...
Silver
Fine French 1900s Hand Carved Frame with an Original Print
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Nouveau hand carved and stained wood frame with flowers, grapes and bird, framing an original poster "Offert par l'Union C-le Indo-Chinoise."
Wood
Art Deco Nutwood Picture Frame with Rounded Glass Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco nutwood picture frame with rounded glass vienna around 1920s Nutwood polished Original rounded glass inside.
Glass, Nutwood
1940s glass desktop picture frame with incised design
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine free standing desk or dresser top glass picture frame . Cut glass embellishments on all four corners with flowered pattern midway on four sides . Glass buttons hold the backing ...
Glass, Cut Glass
Deakin & Francis Art Deco Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame in the Art Deco style; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This fine antique George V sterling silver photograph frame has an irregular Pentagon shaped form with a paralleling internal window, in the Art Deco style. The surface of this Art Deco photo frame is plain and unembellished. This George V photograph frame retains the original oakwood back and hinged strut, secured with two swivel catches. This antique sterling silver frame...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Marble Picture Frame, Italian Design, 1935, Elegant Décor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Marble
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Original Painting "Uncle Sam" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 20th century original gouache painted costume design from front and rear for the London Hippodrome production of Stars and Stripes. Mounted in modern silver coloured frame & signed Erté Additional information Framed height: 59 cm framed width: 46 cm Condition: excellent original condition circa: 1950 Materials: Gouache SKU: 241 ABOUT Erté’, Russian 1892 ~ 1990 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
Picture Frame 8x10” in Quilted Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This luxurious picture frame by R&Y Augousti is crafted in their signature quilted black shagreen, exuding both timeless elegance and modern refinement. The tactile texture of th...
Glass, Shagreen Stingray, Wood
Picture Frame 5x7” in Quilted Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This luxurious picture frame by R&Y Augousti is crafted in their signature quilted black shagreen, exuding both timeless elegance and modern refinement. The tactile texture of th...
Glass, Shagreen Stingray, Wood
Picture Frame 8x10” in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 8x10” picture frame by R&Y Augousti epitomizes timeless elegance with its luxurious use of black shagreen, lending a tactile sophistication to any space. The frame's bold, g...
Glass, Shagreen Stingray, Wood
Picture Frame 8x10” in Quilted White Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This luxurious picture frame by R&Y Augousti is crafted in their signature quilted white shagreen, exuding both timeless elegance and modern refinement. The tactile texture of th...
Glass, Shagreen Stingray, Wood
Italian Silver-Plated Picture Frame by Pecchioli Genova, 1940s
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Extra-large Italian silver-plated metal picture frame, by Pecchioli Genova, dating from around the 1940s. This large and elegant frame showcases the refined craftsmanship typical of ...
Silver Plate
Photo Frame Made of Black Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
Photo frame made of black marquetry and brass. Back and interior lined with a high quality black microsuede. For photo 4x6". (This frame exists ...
Brass
Photo Frame Made of Black Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
Photo frame made of black shell marquetry and brass. Back and interior lined with a high quality black microsuede. For photo 8 x 10". (This frame exists for photo 4x6" and 5x7...
Brass
SUPER RARE EXTRA LARGE ART DECO 1920's PEACH GLASS TABLE TOP PICTURE FRAMe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, extra large circa 1920's Art Deco Peach glass picture frame I have never seen another of ...
Glass
Antique Art Deco Will Carqueville Lippincott's "June" Framed Lithograph Print
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco Original Will Carqueville Lippincott's "June" Lithograph Print in Brushed Metal Frame. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 23" H x 16.5" W x 1" D. Print: 18.5" H ...
Metal
Hyland Ellis "The Gay Parisienne" Framed Lithograph Print Les Maitres de lAffice
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Original Hyland Ellis "The Gay Parisienne" Framed Lithograph Print, Les Maitres de lAffice. Printed by Waterlow & Sons LYP, Lith London Wall, London. Circa Late 19th Cent...
Metal
Art Deco Will Carqueville Lippincott's "September" Framed Lithograph Print
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco Original Will Carqueville Lippincott's "September" Lithograph Print in Gold Giltwood Frame. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 26" H x 19" W x 1" D. Print: 18" H...
Glass, Wood, Paper
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Rare Art Deco French Snakeskin Picture Frame
Located in London, GB
Fine quality and rare snakeskin picture frame with glass and leather stand at the back. The snakeskin clad side clips move to enable you to pla...
Animal Skin
19th Century Italian Shallow Carved and Giltwood Frame
Located in New York, NY
19th century Italian hand-carved giltwood frame with cross-hatch and floral design. Measures: Opening size 14 1/4" x 11".
18th Century Italian "Deco" Molding Frame
Located in New York, NY
18th century Italian mirror frame (late 1700s) this beautifully hand-carved and gilded frame. Sight opening is 13 3/4" x 10 5/8" This period in craftsmanship is the inspiration for t...
Gold Leaf
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
Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting Entitled "April Showers" by Graham McKean
Located in London, GB
Captivating modern oil on canvas painting of a business man and woman taking a romantic soujourn on a showery spring day. Signed lower right McKean, titled to rear and presented in a dark wooden stepped frame. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Unframed Height: 73 cm Unframed Width: 38 cm Condition: Excellent as new Condition Circa: Contemporary Materials: Oil on Canvas SKU: 299 ABOUT Graham McKean In 1996, after 17 years as a graphic designer, Graham McKean decided to commit himself totally to producing his oil paintings. Graham is presently registered as a self-employed artist, painting full-time from a W.A.S.P. studio at the harbour side in Irvine, Ayrshire. Graham McKean’s paintings have featured in numerous exhibitions and are increasingly appearing at the U.K.’s leading auction houses. His work has now become highly collectible and is held in prestigious private and public collections worldwide. Graham also supports a number of charities through events and auctions. A review by the late W. Gordon Smith...
Canvas
Photo Frame Made of Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
Photo Frame made of black and brown shell marquetry with brass edges. Back and interior lined with a high quality black microsuede. For photo 8x10". (This frame exists for pho...
Brass