Art Deco Decorative Objects
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
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.
1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
1920s Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Pewter
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Terracotta
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Brass
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s German Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
1920s Scandinavian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Gold, Gold Plate
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Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Jade, Metal
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Glass, Art Glass
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Blown Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal
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Gold Plate
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wire, Bronze
1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects
Mahogany
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Stoneware
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Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wood, Burl
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Metal
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver
1940s German Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s Indian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Pewter
1980s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Plaster, Paint
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Oak, Wood
1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wood, Lacquer
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Objects
Eggshell, Oak, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
1950s British Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Leather
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Gold
1920s Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze