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.
Max Le Verrier lighted Sculpture Aube French Art Deco vintage Table Lamp
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
“Aube” (French. break of dawn) Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Fayral”, which is one of the pseudonymes from “Pierre Le Faguays” (1892-1962). His good friend and col...
Marble, Spelter
Danish Art Deco Michael Andersen Large Ribbed Bowl Black & Ochre Glaze, 1940s
By Just Andersen, Michael Andersen & Son, Arne Bang
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large Danish Art Deco bowl from the ceramic workshop Michael Andersen & Søn (MA&S). Designed and made ca. 1940s. It's decorated with vertical ribbing very typical for this period ...
Ceramic
Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase Charles Graffart Cut-to-Clear, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert vase Charles Graffart, 1950. Beautiful Val Saint Lambert circular crystal vase, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Val Saint-Lambert, cir...
Crystal
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Pill Boxes 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
This elegant set of four Austrian Art Deco pill boxes, crafted circa 1920, showcases the refined luxury and craftsmanship typical of early-20th-centu...
Silver
Big Kienzle Weltzeituhr Modernist Table World Timer Zone Clock
By Kienzle Clocks, Heinrich Möller
Located in Vienna, AT
Kienzle automatic world timer zone clock. An exclusive big table clock from Ø 26cm wonderful clocks face with world map and world time zones, glass,...
Brass
Muller Frères Luneville Art Deco Glass Jardiniere, France, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Muller Frères Luneville Art Deco Glass Jardiniere, France, 1920s A beautifully sculptural Art Deco jardiniere by Muller Frères, Luneville, France, dating from the 1920s. Executed ...
Glass
Art Deco Stoneware Planter, French Amphora with Female Heads, 1940s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Striking Art Deco stoneware planter from 1940s France, conceived in the form of a stylized amphora and distinguished by its sculptural presence. The front and back feature finely mod...
Stoneware
$2,613Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Déco Rectangular Galuchat Leather Box for Cigars etc. from the 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
French Art Déco Rectangular Shagreen Leather Box for Cigars etc. from the 1930s. The interior is made of cedar wood, which particularly enhances the tobacco aroma. There is a ribbed...
Brass
Art Deco Period Copper Figurative Sculpture by Chase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful rare American Art Deco period copper figurative sculpture piece by the Chase Brass and Copper Company Inc., circa early-20th century, USA. This copper sculpture is of a 'waiter in coattails' holding a tray and smiling. A very cool design, great for a wine store...
Copper
Brown & Gold Art Deco Stoneware Lidded Box by Gunnar Nylund. ALP, Sweden, 1930s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, ALP Lidköping 1
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware Art Deco / Swedish Grace lidded box of the highest quality. Amazing glaze with hand-painted details in gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porsl...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Iridescent Art Deco Glass Vase, 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Iridescent Art Deco glass vase 1930s. This is a very distinct and unique glass vase in iridescent pressed glass from the Art Deco period. This octagonal glass vase...
Art Glass
A R.Lalique Piriac Art Déco Glass Vase
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Piriac vase has a strong Art Déco design enhanced by a circle of fishes swimming above waves in relief. The vase is made in white glass with a blue patina on the lower part rep...
Glass
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with only a few light scratches...
Bronze
Art Deco Modernist Chrome Desk Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
There's no makers name but we sourced this Art Deco clock in France so we think it's likely it originates from there. It's in remarkable condition for its 90 odd years, the chrome is...
Chrome
Art Deco Style Bronze Jardiniere
Located in London, GB
Magnificent Art deco.style Bronze Planter C20TH
Bronze
Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts 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 ...
Brass
1921 René Lalique - Vase Ronces Red Amber Glass, Brambles
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Ronces" made in cased red amber glass by René Lalique in 1921. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Great color ! height: 23.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Cat...
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Faceted Glass & Silver Plated Biscuit Box, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A heavy piece of glass was used to create this quality example, faceted all the way around and series of simple linear cuts around the circumference; the underside having a star cut....
Silver Plate
Blackington Sterling Silver and Guilloché Enamel Box with Mirrored Lid, C. 1925
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Blackington Sterling Silver and Guilloché Enamel Box with Mirrored Lid, Circa 1920s A luminous sterling silver and guilloché enamel bo...
Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Half Doll Powder Bowl
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive and totally original 1930s Art Deco ladies powder/ trinket box. Made from porcelain with a vibrantly colored painted finish. There is m...
Porcelain
Walter Bosse Austrian Art Deco Art Pottery Cupid Figure
By Walter Bosse
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and delightful Art Deco Austrian art pottery figure of a cupid by renowned Viennese artist, designer, ceramist, potter and metalworker Walter Bosse (Austrian, 1904-1979) and b...
Terracotta
Sculpture of Male Head done by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Houston, TX
Sculpture of male head, silvered plated brass. Inscribed on the bottom, "Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien" Austria, c. 1920s 16"h x 10.5"w x 3.5"d
Brass
Art Deco Moser Glass Vase 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Two beautiful pieces attributed to Ludwig Moser. Manufactured in Karlsbad, Czech Republic around 1930. These two small vases are something special.
Glass
French Faux Tortoise Shell Cigarette Snuff Tobacco Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Paris, a charming faux tortoiseshell box marked cigarettes on the lid. A very versatile piece that could stand alone on a cooffe or side table as well as hold treasures s...
Metal
Sculptural Table Lamp Carved on Every Sides in Wood, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is a sculpture, representing a male and Females face, carved in the wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made i...
Wood
Black Art Deco Earthenware Globe Vase, Sweden, 1940s.
By Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, Bo Fajans
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco earthenware vase with amazing glaze. Made by an unknown artist in Sweden, 1940s. Signed with 'SWEDEN' and makers mark. Good condition. A tint chip to the bottom...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Anatole Fournier for Sevres, Art DecoPeacock Feather Stoneware Vase, France 1918
Located in New York, NY
Anatole Fournier for Sevres, Enameled Peacock Feather Stoneware Vase, France 1918. Oval Sevres Stamp/1918/G. Signed A. Fournier. 1.EX. Incised...
Stoneware
Vintage Italian Terracotta Bronzo Di Riace Head Sculpture, Circa 1918
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Italian detailed head is made of hand crafted terracotta clay, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1918, Italy. Bronzo di Riace was one of the ...
Clay, Terracotta
'Modern', Goldscheider Art Deco Dancer In Expressive Costume, Stephan Dakon 1928
By Stefan Dakon, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Viennese ceramic figurine from the late 1920s: Young, graceful dancer in an unconventional, expressive costume, sleeveless one-piece with a trouser skirt section tapering d...
Ceramic
Vintage Marquetry Wood Cigar Humidor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional vintage cigar humidor from the renowned Casa Diamante Negro in Rio de Janeiro is a celebration of master-level Brazilian craftsmanship. The lid features an intricate...
Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
Art Deco style sculpture of a Dancer ALLEGRESSE Fayral for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture of a dancer Allegresse. Signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. With the Le Verrier foundry mark. Design 1930. Posthumous contemporary cast of the Le...
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
"Leaping Deer", Large, Rare Art Deco Low Bowl in Yellow and Blue, Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and substantial, this high style Art Deco low bowl, glazed in sky blues and golden yellows, features a stylized, rearing deer below an arching tree with oversized foliage. This ...
Ceramic
"Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin by MVM 1920s Murano Glass Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
"Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin MVM, 1920-1930 Green blown glass Two slight sign (look the picture).
Murano Glass
$295Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Sliver Ring Holder Elephant Decorative Jewellery Organiser Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Add a touch of vintage charm to your jewellery collection with this beautiful elephant ring holder. Crafted from high-quality metal with silver plating, it is the perfect addition to...
Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
Art Deco style sculpture hoop dancer Briand Marcel Bouraine for Max le Verrier
By Marcel-André Bouraine, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture hoop dancer signed by Briand, the pseudonym of Marcel Bouraine, cast by the Le Verrier Foundry. Patinated Art Metal on a Belgian Black marble base. Danseuse...
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Bulldog Cigar Ashtray, 1940, Chicago. Usa
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Central Die Casting & Mfg Co. Chicago- Usa We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at...
Chrome
Art Deco Silver Plate Woman Golfer
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco silver plate figure of woman golfer on black round shaped pedestal base
black and green art deco 20th century ceramic vase by primavera CAB 1930
By Primavera
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Primavera - CAB Art deco 20th century design ceramic vase by Primavera black and green ceramic glazes colors Art deco ceramic form Signed under the base and numeroted Original...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Cosmos Vases in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina 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 ...
Brass
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
1920 René Lalique - Box Marguerites Daysies Glass With Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Marguerites" (Daisies) made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. Diameter : 8 cm Félix Marcilhac...
Blown Glass
Sabino, France. Two bird chicks in art glass, Art Deco opaline glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sabino, France. Two bird chicks in art glass, Art Deco opaline glass with a bluish tint. Approximately from the 1930s. Perfect condition. Stamped: Sabino, France. Dimensions: L 6.5 c...
Art Glass
1930s Ceramic Art Deco Vase with Iridescent Glaze - Rambervilliers France
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful ceramic vase by the French maker Rambervilliers. The vase dates from the Art Deco period, circa 1920/1930. The vase has a beautiful iridescent glaze layer, characteristic o...
Ceramic
Francisco Xavier de Viveiros Costa (1914/1997) Low relief , dated 1941, signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Francisco Xavier de Viveiros Costa (1914 / 1997) Low relief in plaster depicting an African scene, in a woodframe Signed and dated 1941 161,5x215,5 cm supplied with wall hanging brackets , Native of São Miguel...
Plaster
Natural Specimen Of Aqua Blue Single Aquamarine Crystal From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Specimen: Aquamarine Weight: 130 grams Dimensions: H: 8 x W: 3.2 x D: 2.5 cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Treatment: None This natu...
Crystal
WPA Art Deco Terracotta Buffalo Sculpture by Anthony Vozech, Circa 1930s
Located in Bernville, PA
WPA terracotta buffalo sculpture by Anthony Vozech, circa 1930s. Dimensions: 8” wide 20” high 22” deep. Minor wear on the bottom edge. Anthony Vozech was an Ohio artist that did WPA work in the 1930s and 1940s. One of his most famous works was an aluminum and limestone relief...
Terracotta
$1,547Sale Price / set|35% Off
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Stand, Two Cut Glass Inkwells With A Pen Tray
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Impressive Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Stand With Two Cut Glass Metal Topped Inkwells With A Formed Pen Tray Base Decorated With A Rope & Key Design Will Be Supplied With ...
Chrome
$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
"Dance and Music, " Gilded Bronze Door Pulls with Nude Female Figures, France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fabulous and rare, this pair of gilded bronze door pulls by Maurice Jallot depict two joyous nude female figures, one a dancer and the other playing the tambourine. Although they ser...
Bronze
Art Deco Moser & Söhne Carlsbad Glass Vase with Relief-Cut Panel
By Moser
Located in Verviers, BE
An Art Deco period etched amber glass vase by Leo Moser. The flaring rim above a relief-cut panel highlighted in gilt, depicting Amazon warriors above a multi-faceted body. ‘Moser, C...
Brass
Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Fair condition. It has a big dent on the lower part on one side of the va...
Bronze
Art Deco French Hand-Cut Lead Crystal Vase by Saint-Louis, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An exceptional and remarkably heavy French lead crystal vase by Saint-Louis, dating to the early 1930s. The piece is an admirable testament ...
Crystal, Lead
Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Panther Sculpture Signed E. Pierre for Atelier Primavera
By Primavera
Located in New York, NY
This refined and important Art Deco stylized ceramic Panther sculpture was realized in France for Atelier Primavera au Printemps, circa 1925. It offers an elegantly striding earthenw...
Ceramic
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Seal, 1930 by Rueben Nakian
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Reuben Nakian (American, 1897–1986) Title: Seal, 1930 Medium: bronze sculpture Movement: Modern Art Edition: Artist's Cast Dimensions: 7.5 inches deep x 14 inches wide x 17 inches hi...
Bronze
Large Art Deco Cameo Vase, Dahlias, Charles Schneider, France, 1923-1926
By Verreries Schneider, Charles Schneider
Located in Vienna, AT
Large baluster vase on a round, stepped foot, tapering conically towards the top and ending in a slightly flared rim; colourless glass with flaky pink pigment flecks fused into the b...
Glass
Art Deco Cast Metal Greyhound Dog Sculpture, Bronze Finish, USA, 1999
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful cast metal bronze greyhound dog sculpture. An elegant, detailed cast sculpture depicting a greyhound dog.. Sculptures depicting a greyhound dog. Made with the fusion sys...
Metal
$1,108Sale Price|24% Off
Art Deco Cherrywood Pull-Out Sewing Box, Germany, 1930
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The sewing box dates from around 1930 and was made of solid cherry wood. The box can be extended in width on both sides, as can be seen in the photos. A very nice decorative object w...
Cherry, Spruce
Art Deco Relief Frosted Glass Vase with Cubist Floral and Geometric Design
Located in New York, NY
Thus stunning relief frosted vase features stylized cubist geometric and floral designs. A great accent piece that would make a unstated elegant statement.It is signed made in France...
Glass
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Compote with Nude Male Caryatids, Oscar Bach Bronze with Lustre Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning in design and execution, this large Art Deco compote is composed of a bronze base featuring a group of nude male caryatids supporting a gorge...
Bronze
$665Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...
Malachite
Antique French Art Deco Large Crystal Glass "Marguerites" Bowl by Lalique, 1930s
By Lalique
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Art Deco large crystal glass "Marguerites" bowl by Lalique, 1930s. The bowl of large size demonstrates Rene Lalique's passion for daisies. This bowl was first drawn by...
Crystal