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.
A 18ct Gold Nib Must de Cartier Platinum Cased Trinity Fountain Pen
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Box This Must de Cartier fountain pen has a body in engine turned silver metal with gadroon motif. Finished with th...
Gold, Silver Plate
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Candlesticks with Marabou Storks, circa 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Refined pair of French Art Deco bronze candlesticks from the 1930s, featuring stylized marabou storks and an elegant patina. A sculptural pair of French Art Deco bronze candlesticks...
Bronze
$931Sale Price|20% Off
Fountain Pen in Sterling Silver fired Enamel Guilloche Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Fountain pen in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloche. With 14 carats gold nib and ink cartridge. Diameter mm. 10.5 Total length cm. 14. Weight gr. 45. ...
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Art Deco French Mantle Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Art Deco French mantle clock consisting of marble and aluminum. Clock measures 14" wide, 2.5" deep and 9.75" high.
Marble, Chrome
Large Danish Modern "Tinos" Tray in Patinated Bronze, 1930s Art Deco
By Tinos
Located in Odense, DK
Beautifully patinated art deco "Tinos" dish or tray made in Denmark in the 1930s. Signed on back.
Bronze
A R.Lalique Art Deco Perruches
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This is an iconic design of Lalique made in white glass in 1919. This example is in deep blue electric glass with a hand written block letters signature . The condition is excellen...
Glass
Frosted Crystal Sparrow / Bird Sculpture by Lalique of France
By Lalique
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous frosted crystal sparrow / bird sculpture by Lalique of France, circa 1980s. The bird is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 5"W x 2.25"D x 3.7...
Crystal
French Art Deco Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco molded clear glass perfume bottle with a black glass fan stopper.
Glass
Large Murano 24k Gold On Black Glass Rectangular Box, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
One of a kind Murano handcrafted large rectangular shaped clear blown glass box with floating 24k gold on black orb center creating a beautiful sculptural bronze color, each box wi...
Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Terracotta Lion Statuette, Guardian Design, Circa 1910
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Italian classic Tuscan terracotta clay statuette of a regal lion in a guardian position, in good condition. Wear consistent with age ...
Terracotta
A R.Lalique Poissons Opalescent Glass Art Déco Vase
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Poissons vase is an extremely popular création of Lalique made in 1919. The vase was designed in white glass . This example is in cased opalescent and milky glass with a green ...
Glass
Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Brass, Glass, Repolished, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
These table clocks represent the refined taste and craftsmanship of Czechoslovakia during the 1920s. The design follows the popular Art Deco style. This movement focused on geometric...
Brass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Fratelli Toso 1930s Monumental 18" Tall Murano Red Glass Vase
Located in Montclair, NY
The 1930s hand-blown Murano glass vase by Fratelli Toso is a striking example of Venetian craftsmanship, showcasing the elegance and innovation of the era. Made from rich, translucen...
Blown Glass
Art Deco Sunray Patterned Enamel Decorated Glass Vase, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Rare and very stylish geometric patterned vase . Standing a good 21 cm tall has all the bells and whistles you want from this era. One of our personal favourites beautiful in both t...
Glass
Art Deco Purple Vase Ruffled Rim, American Studio Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand-blown glass vase features elongated form with bulbous top and ruffled rim, done in dark purple glass; the colored glass is encased in substantial layer of clear glass i...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
1942 René Lalique - Perfume Bottle Helene Glass With Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "Helene" made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1942. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. The internal and outer stoppers are present. Height: ...
Blown Glass
Roseville Baneda Double Handle Green Vase, 1932 American Art Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Baneda line vase features twin loop handles, wide band of decor in the upper part of the vase, and beautiful green glaze with dripping blue glaze accents. This is the model 5...
Ceramic, Pottery
Michael Aram Black Orchid Bowl
By Michael Aram
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Elegant steel bowl features striking nickel-plated handle formed by long twisting stem of flowering orchid draped around the bowl. The dark color and organic, natural, Art Deco style...
Stainless Steel
waji Pottery Art Deco Japanese Vintage Taotie Mask Handles Sancai Drip Vase
Located in Wilton, CT
Awaji Pottery vase with taotie mask handles and arresting sancai (three color) drip glaze. Circa 1930. Hand turned. Impressed marks, including a potter's mark. 8" high, 6 1/2" diame...
Pottery
1921 René Lalique - Bowl Volubilis Yellow Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Volubilis" made in yellow opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921. Molded signature. Perfect condition Measures: height: 5.5 cm diameter: 21.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lali...
Blown Glass
Art Deco Just Andersen Patinated Bronze Vase Stylized Handles, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare solid bronze Just Andersen vase dessin model B 1746 with stylized handles made at his own workshop in the 1930s. Just Andersen (1884-1943) was a Danish decorative sculptor and ...
Bronze
Art Deco Style Panther Sculpture Baghera by Max Le Verrier, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style panther sculpture BAGHERA by Max Le Verrier. Signed Le Verrier and with foundry mark Le Verrier Paris. Designed around 1920. Posthumous contemporary cast. Patinated ...
Marble, Metal
Blue Art Deco 1930 Ceramic Vase in Style of Besnard 20th Mid Century Design
By Jean Besnard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Jean Besnard Original Art Deco ceramic vase Realised circa 1930 Blue-green ceramic glaze color Measures: Height 29 cm ...
Ceramic
Charles LEMANCEAU Ceramic Leda & the Swan Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Leda & the Swan ceramic sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Sainte-Radegonde, France, 1920s. Leda & the swan. Illustrated in the Sainte-Radegonde catalogue, pag...
Ceramic
Dunhill Gemline 14k Gold Plated Boxed Fountain Pen With Engine Turned Decoration
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill Gemline 14k Gold Plated Fountain Pen With An Engine Turned Decoration With Enamel Inset Clip With Original Grey Dunhill Box Writes really well with executed with excellent D...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vase, Crystal champagne bucket, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It's a champagne bucket, made of crystal, with geometric patterns on the points and diamonds that serve as handles. It's very heavy and would be perfect for a very elegant setting in...
Glass
Art Deco Style 20th Century Hand Carved Carrara Marble Vase Urn Vessel, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Style 20th century hand carved veined white carrara marble vase urn vessel Italy. This Vase is very heavy and amazingly crafted, very decorative on a Classic Italian Table...
Carrara Marble
Daisy Makeig-Jones Poplar Trees Fairyland Lustre Bowl
By Wedgwood, Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Daisy Makeig-Jones Fairyland Lustre bowl made circa 1925, showing the Poplar Trees pattern on the exterior and the Woodland Bridge pattern on the interior, with the central interio...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Art Deco French Chrome & Bakelite Clock by Jaz, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930s Art Deco chrome and Bakelite clock made by the Jaz company. This clock is in remarkably good condition. Often these clocks are found with severe chrome tarnishing or pit...
Chrome
Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. Talisa jewelry chest in cream shagreen, black pen shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece to store your personal items. This piece has 2 doors that open to 4 drawer compartments that have black velvet trays...
Brass
Art Deco Bronze Tone Green Patina Sculpture 'Lysis' by Pierre Le Faguays, 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Bochum, NRW
An exceptional and exceedingly rare Art Deco bronze sculpture titled “Lysis”, designed by Pierre Le Faguays under his well-known pseudonym Fayral, and cast by the Max Le Verrier foun...
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Style Sculpture Dancing Nude with Balls by Denis for Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant sculpture in Art Deco style, ball dancer signed by Denis. Danseuse aux boules. With foundry mark. Cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry. Designed ca. 1930. Posthumous conte...
Marble, Metal
1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Libation Glass Pate De Verre
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Libation" made in marbled, red, purple, brown and green glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1924. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional and extremely ...
Blown Glass
Carved small art deco box around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Carved small art deco box around 1920s Original condition
Wood
Green Art Deco Glass Vase by Simon Gate. Orrefors, Sweden, 1930. Swedish Grace.
By Edward Hald, Simon Gate, Orrefors
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace glass vase. Designed by Simon Gate and made by Orrefors, Sweden, 1930s. The model was shown for the first time at the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition. ...
Glass
Art Déco Bronze Monkey Sculpture by E.M. Sandoz for the Robecchi Foundry, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco bronze monkey sculpture by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz for the Robecchi Foundry, France By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Robecchi Foundry Material: bronze, copper, m...
Metal, Bronze, Copper
$830Sale Price|53% Off
Max Le Verrier Figurine sculpture Signed Guerbe, Art Deco French Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an original metal figurine of a Dancer by Max Le Verrier / Pierre Le Faguays, called GRISERIE, and signed GUERBE, made in France in the Art Deco period, circa 1930 . The fig...
Marble, Metal
Green Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bowl with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. Stampe...
Ceramic
Art Deco 1930s Ceramic Bonbonniere, Half Doll, Powder Box, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Beautifully styled is this 1930s Art Deco French Bonbonniere. Part of the half doll, powder box, jar family. Typical Art Deco coloring which is as b...
Ceramic
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
1923 René Lalique Vase Dahlias Glass with Blue Grey Patina and Black Enamel
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Dahlias" made in frosted glass with blue grey patina and original black heated enamel by René Lalique in 1923. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful enamel ...
Blown Glass
Dutch Art Deco Gouda Bowl, Matte Glaze, Rialto Pattern by Zuid-Holland, 1922
By PZH - Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, Gouda Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Dutch Art Deco Gouda bowl by Zuid-Holland, made in the Netherlands in 1922, is decorated in the Rialto pattern and finished in a distinctive matte glaze. Its shallow circular fo...
Ceramic
French Art Deco Pensees D'Elle by Jaytho Lalique Perfume Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco round frosted glass perfume bottle (PENSEES D'ELLE by JAYTHO) with molded tulips design around the exterior and a matching tulip-shaped stopper (signed LALIQUE)
Glass
Art Deco Style Silvered Brass Etruscan Horse Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco style silvered brass / bronze Etruscan horse sculpture on 12-karat white gold leaf base. We also have larger version of this horse sc...
Brass
1911 René Lalique - Decanter Sirenes & Grenouilles Glass Mermaids & Frogs
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Decanter "Sirenes et Grenouilles" (Mermaids and Frogs) made in glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1911. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional patina. Height: 39...
Blown Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron and Glass Cachepots by Muller Freres, 1930s
By Louis Majorelle, Muller Frères, Edgar Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful pair of Muller Freres art glass and nickel-plated wrought iron cachepots. Dating to the Art Deco period. In the style of Edga...
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Black Cut Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco black cut glass perfume bottle with stopper.
Art Glass
Rosenthal Art Deco Porcelain Figurine, Ballerina, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal Art Deco porcelain figurine. Ballerina. 1930s. Measures: 23.5 x 11.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Porcelain
Swedish Art Deco Strombergshyttan Art Glass Etched Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking heavy art glass vase features streamlined, sculptural form with an unusual graphic rim, done in thick clear glass; the vase is decorated with etched or engraved motif of an...
Crystal
Roaring 1920's Art Deco Uranium Glass Vanity Dish / Vide Poche Electric Green
By Jeannette Glass
Located in Red Lion, PA
Roaring 1920s Art Deco Uranium Glass Vanity Dish / Vide Poche Electric Green, Attributed to Jeanette Glass, Pennsylvania A striking and highly collectible Roaring Twenties Art Deco ...
Uranium Glass
Antique Jewelry Box Art Deco Period
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique Art Deco period jewelry box, styled by Jacques Kreisler, circa early-20th Century, New York, New York. Box is an aubergine ...
Metal
Antique Art Deco Le Verre Francais Acid Etched Cameo Glass Vase C. 1920
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Art Deco Le Verre Francais Acid Etched Cameo Glass Vase C. 1920
Art Glass
French Art Deco Shocking by Schiaparelli Perfume Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco rectangular clear glass perfume bottle (SHOCKING by SCHIAPARELLI) shaped like a dressmaker dummy female torso, with white and pink pl...
Glass
Collection of Pewter Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s - 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Collection of Small Art Deco Pewter Vases made by Just Andersen between the early 1920s and through the early 1950s. A fine collection for a beautiful place. * A collection of six (...
Metal, Pewter
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Amphora Vase by GAB, 1937
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined and beautifully proportioned Swedish Art Deco pewter vase designed and produced by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB), Stockholm, circa 1937. This elegant piece exemplifies the cl...
Pewter
$180Sale Price|20% Off
German Art Deco Vase in Porcelain by Mitterteich Bavaria
By Mitterteich Bavaria Porcelain
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite beautiful Art Deco round vase made in Bavaria Germany in porcelain finish with hand painted designs, by Mitterteich Germany, circa 1940s.
Porcelain
Mini Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s Denmark
Located in Asaa, DK
Mini Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s Denmark. Danish Art Deco miniature pewter vase made in Denmark in the 1930s. Stamped underneath: Just Denmark and model no: 2492. 5 cm ta...
Pewter
Bronze Art Deco Bowl w. Horses by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze bowl with amazing patina. Depicting horses jumping over obstacles. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition, but with...
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Clarté LUMINA by Max Le Verrier 65 cm.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Art Deco figural table lamps of a standing nude holding a glass ball, Lumina. H. 65 cm or 25.6 inch tall. Designed by Max Le Verrier in France, 1928. Original posthumous cont...
Marble, Spelter
Att. to Louis Albert Carvin, Greyhound Sculpture, French Art Deco 1930s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and large sculpture of two alert greyhounds in beautiful Art Deco period green patina. Attributed to Louis Albert Carvin. Set on an elegant brown and white veined marble base....
Marble, Spelter