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.
pair of art deco 1930 white and black ceramic vases by Louis Dage
By Louis Dage
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Louis Dage Pair of art deco ceramic vases by Louis Dage White and black ceramic glazes colors Signed Original perfect condition height 25 cm Large 18 cm
Ceramic
Art Deco France Woman sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Deco France woman figure wooden body and bronze mantle without signature Origin France, circa 1930 some natural wear.
Wood
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
$372Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Revival Hand-Painted Ceramic Candlestick, Dutch Gouda Pottery
By Gouda Vase
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
A vibrant Mid-Century Dutch candlestick with bold Art Deco Revival motifs and striking multicolor hand-painted decoration. This Mid-Century Dutch Art Deco Revival candlestick has t...
Ceramic
Large 20th century art deco stoneware brown black ceramic planter vase 75 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Art deco - Planter or jardinière Large 20th century art deco ceramic planter or vase Borwn and black ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition Very large stoneware ceram...
Ceramic
Antique Blue Opaline Glass Vase with Gold Decor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful antique blue opaline glass vase with gold decor, circa 1930s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks ...
Opaline Glass
1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Thebes Glass Pate De Verre
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Thebes" made in gradient pink and purple glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1924. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful colors. Height: 15.5 c...
Blown Glass
Art Deco Machine Age Translucent Glass Center Bowl with Sterling Silver Overlay
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco Machine Age center bowl was realized in the United States circa 1935. It features sculptural translucent scroll form feet; an undulating curved top rimmed in s...
Sterling Silver
Two Art Deco Glass Vases, Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Two Art Deco glass vases, Vienna, circa 1920s Original condition Partially cut-glass Pair price.
Cut Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & crafts period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.75"W x 2.63"D x ...
Bronze
Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
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 Style Brown Patinated Bronze Woman’s Head Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco style brown patinated bronze sculpture representing a woman’s head. This bronze sculpture is mounted on a square base, forming a vertical composition suitable for interior d...
Bronze
Art Deco Silver bowl around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Silver bowl around 1920s Only polished
Silver
Rene Lalique Soudan Art Deco Vase Circa 1920 Frosted Glass gazelle
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
This exceptional antique vase by renowned French designer René Lalique is a striking example of early 20th-century Art Deco craftsmanship. The model, known as “Soudan,” features eleg...
Art Glass
Art Moderne Lacquered Wood and Brass Cigarette or Stash Box
Located in San Mateo, CA
Asian influenced art moderne cigarette or trinket box. This box black lacquered wood with a brass handle. The box was made by Martin of California...
Brass
$9,612Sale Price|20% Off
Josef Lorenzl Art Deco Bronze Female Dancer Figurative Sculpture
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Josef Lorenzl Art Deco Bronze Female Dancer Figurative Sculpture Josef Lorenzl (1 September 1892 – 15 August 1950) was an Austrian sculptor and ceramicist of the Art Deco period, th...
Bronze
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Blue Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Desk Clock
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown "Pulegoso" bubbles over blue color Italian art glass footed desk clock. Attributed to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company and designer Flav...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$536Sale Price|20% Off
Seguso Venini Art Deco Picture Frame, Brass & Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Excellent condition. No chips and the brass is perfect. Good condition, bracket repaired.
Brass
Jaeger-LeCoultre, table clock, model "Atmos Brevets Reutter, " no. 9066
Located in Paris, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre, founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre in Switzerland, is a prestigious manufacturer of watches and clocks. In 1903, Jacques-David LeCoultre partnered with Edmond Jae...
Chrome
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful globe vase with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. N...
Ceramic
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful large bowl with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. ...
Ceramic
Art Deco Impressive Glass Perfume Bottle By Karl Palda, 1930's
By Karl Palda
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful Art Deco Czech perfume bottle dating from the 1930s. Features a clear glass bottle with original stopper with jet black and red enamel ...
Cut Glass
Noritake Style Lady seated on ceramic box by Seiei & Co.
By Noritake
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Covered Ceramic Box with a girl holding her dress up to act as a holding spot for rings etc. Produced by Seiei & co. Made in Japan, hand-painted.
Ceramic
Art Deco Female Bronze Sculpture by Michael Shacham, 1977
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial signed and numbered female figurative gilt bronze sculpture on dark green, with white veining, marble base, by sculptor Michael Shacham...
Marble, Bronze
Ceramic Vase, France, 1950s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Ceramic Vase, France, 1950s Additional information: Materials: Ceramic, Enamel Color: Olive, Blue Design Period: 1950 to 1959 Year: 1950 Country of Manufacture: France Style: French...
Enamel
Jac. van den Bosch Art Deco Amsterdamse School Litter Basket for 't Binnenhuis
By 't Binnenhuis, Jac van den Bosch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School litter basket. Design by Jac. van den Bosch for 't Binnenhuis Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with or...
Oak, Padouk
Art Deco Bronze Bust on Marble Base, French Sculpture, 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage bust from France made of bronze and supported by a marble base. This piece features the likeness of a man. It showcases the smelter’s stamp. This piece is in very nice vintag...
Marble, Bronze
Pewter Jardinière by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Exquisite Pewter Jardinière on Floral Foot designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Oval Pewter Jardinière / Bowl on Floral Foot * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 1279 * Year: ...
Pewter
Rare Lidded Art Deco Bronze Box by Nils Fougstedt for FAK, Sweden, 1930s
By Fabriksaktiebolaget Kronsilver, Svenskt Tenn, Just Andersen, Nils Fougstedt, Estrid Ericson
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare lidded bronze box with a monkey's head as the knob on the lid. Designed by Nils Fougstedt in 1930s for FAK (Fabriksaktiebolaget Kronsilver), Stockholm, Sweden. Art Deco / Swed...
Bronze
Bronze Stylized Rabbit Sculpture by Santi's
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Cast bronze stylized small rabbit sculpture by Santi's The finish is a oil rubbed aged. In beautiful original vintage condition. Measurements: 5.5” Deep, 10.5” Wide, 7.75” ...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Bella" by Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a young energetic beauty in a dancing pose, exhibiting excellent colour and very fine hand chased surface deta...
Onyx, Bronze
French Art Deco Baccarat Bellogia Perfume Bottle
By Baccarat
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco rectangular glass bottle with vertical ridges and a clear glass oval stopper (by BACCARAT \"Bellogia\")
Glass
Val Saint Lambert Bonboniere Cobalt Blue Crystal Cut-to-Clear, with Lid
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert Vibrant Cobalt Blue cased-crystal 'Bonboniere with a Lit cut-to-clear Art Deco decoration Weight Crystal 0.6 Kg Very colourful and a nice bright addition for any ...
Crystal
Art Deco Terracotta Patinated Sculpture Engraved and numbered 1037
Located in Beirut, LB
This sculpture depicts of a muscular archer in a dynamic pose, pulling back the string of a bow while preparing to release an arrow. The figure is kneeling on one knee, with the othe...
Terracotta
Pierre Le Faguays Art deco bronze sculpture athlete with bow, archer, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco bronze sculpture athlete with bow, archer. By Pierre Le Faguays. Bronze with green patina on Portor marble base. France 1930. Signed and with foundry mark Les Neveux de Lehm...
Marble, Bronze
Murano Glass Vase with Blue Stripes attributed to Barovier & Toso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1930s Hand-blown clear glass vase with internal blue swirls. Made in Murano Italy during the 1930s or 40s. Distinct Art Deco styling. This designs is attributed to Ercole Barovier....
Blown Glass
Val Saint Lambert, 5 Arms Crystal Candlestick, 1930s, Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert 1935, Belgium Very nice clear Crystal Art Deco 5 arms.candlestick made by Val Saint-Lambert. Crystal Weight 1.9 Kg Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any ...
Crystal
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
Fine Quality Art Deco Cut Glass Scent Bottle Probably French, Circa 1935
Located in Incline Village, NV
Art Deco reverse pyramid quadrangular shaped fine quality cut glass perfume bottle; the fine multi faceted stopper and dauber are original to the bottle and both the stopper/dauber a...
Cut Glass
"Art Deco Dish with Diver", Rare Bronze Dish with Streamlined Figure by Greist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic example of fine, beautifully-crafted Art Deco design, this sculpture depicts a golden, streamlined diver plunging toward a circular pool with stepped-back edges and steps t...
Bronze
3-Piece Italian Murano Bullicante Glass Vanity Set, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1940s Italian vanity set, hand-blown in Murano using the bullicante technique. Pioneered by Ercole Barovier, this method embeds controlled air bubbles within the glass, creating an...
Glass
Art Deco WMF vase ( marked on bottom ) vienna around 1920s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco WMF vase ( marked on bottom ) vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
$241Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Schlevogt Ingrid Malachite Glass Trinket Box, 1930s
Located in Lucenec, SK
This is a magnificent 1934 Art Deco Czech/Bohemian Jewelry/trinket Box by Heinrich Hoffmann and Curt Schlevogt - INGRID collection of heavy green mal...
Malachite
$1,674Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous Antique English Rose Quartz & Lapis Lazuli Box, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful early Art Deco box made from highly prized Rose Quartz framed by exotic blue Lapis Lazuli, a winning combination. Excellent condition dating to c.1920. Measures: 6 1/8...
Lapis Lazuli
Art Deco Bird Sculpture by Irénée Rochard, Patinated Bronze, France
Located in Beirut, LB
French sculpture of a bird standing proud on a polychromed marble pedestal. The statue is in a two-toned patinated bronze, representing a pheasant walking with its wings tucked in an...
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Art Déco Sculptural Glass Vase by Josef Inwald
Located in Madrid, ES
A rare Art Déco glass vase designed by Josef Inwald for Barolac, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s. This piece exemplifies the sophisticated craftsmanship and sculptural sensibility that ...
Art Glass
Art Deco Emile Carlier Figural Goat Bookends, France 1925
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Bookends. Emile Joseph Nestor Carlier, (French, 1849-1927). Figural Goat Bookends. Silvered Metal mounted over Green Marble bases. Nice and heav...
Marble, Metal
$1,340Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Marble Bronze Seagulls Animal Sculpture Decorative, France, 30s
By Georges H. Laurent, Irénée Rochard
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant French Art Deco bronze sculpture from the 1930s depicting two seagulls gliding above stylized waves. The dynamic composition captures a sense of movement and grace typical of...
Marble, Bronze
Fluted Art Deco Disko Metal Vase by Just Andersen, Denmark. 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Fluted Art Deco Disko Metal Vase by Just Andersen, Denmark. 1940s. Danish Art Deco vase with beautiful patina. Designed by Just Andersen in the 1940s and manufactured by his own com...
Metal
Pewter Candle Sconce with Sunrise Design, Sweden 1932
Located in London, GB
An oval candle sconce in silver-coloured metal - mostly likely pewter. The oval panel is engraved with a simple design of a sunrise (or sunset) over the sea. The wooden back has a si...
Pewter
French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture “Woman w/ Bird” by Armand Godard
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An exquisitely cast example of Armand Godard's Seated Woman Holding a Bird circa 1930, it is a silky smooth cast of the highest quality with hand-hammered and beautifully chiseled te...
Bronze
Art Deco Green Vitascope Electric Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art deco Vitascope clock with automation rocking ship on an illuminated ocean scene with cloud background. Original ‘Art Deco’ style hands and dot nume...
Bakelite
Heavy Orrefors Sweden Cut Crystal Art Deco Style Covered Dish
By Orrefors
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco style heavy cut crystal round shape covered barware / tableware ice bucket / Bonbonniere. The covered dish feature an Art Deco style with its clean line v...
Crystal
$418Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Decorative Box in Walnut and Etched Glass, Italy, Circa 1930
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A box in from the 1930's in Art Deco style made from wood and etched glass. The glass is possible to lift off to clean. The use is uncertain but we believe it is possibly made to hol...
Glass, Walnut
1921 René Lalique Bowl Ondines Opalescent Patina, Swimming Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Ondines" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Two very thin molding lines on bottom. height: 7.5 cm diameter: 20 cm Félix M...
Blown Glass
$3,381Sale Price|25% Off
René Lalique Origan Perfume Bottle Atomizer, Art Deco, France
By René Lalique
Located in Lisbon, PT
A René Lalique Perfume Bottle Atomizer. 'Origan'. A clear and black-enamelled atomiser with gilt-metal mount for D'Héraud perfume. Model...
Metal
1920s Art Deco vase by danish sculptor and silversmith Just Andersen, Copenhagen
Located in København K, 84
This 1920s Art Deco vase, designed by Danish sculptor and silversmith Just Andersen in Copenhagen, is a striking example of his pioneering work in...
Pewter
Gilt Bronze Sculpture “the Awakening” By Paul Philippe (1870-1930)
Located in Ixelles, BE
1. Description of the Work: The sculpture is a nude female figure, cast in bronze with a gilt or burnished (bronze) patina. It is mounted on a trapezoidal base of veined marble (...
Bronze
1920’s Swedish Grace Art Deco Josef Ekberg Large Leaf-shaped Green Lustre Centre
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A large leaf-shaped Art Deco centrepiece by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Amazing sea green lustre glaze with hand decorated gilt embellishment. Made of flintware. Josef E...
Luster, Stoneware
Box Black and Red geometric Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Box Black and Red enamel is Inspired by drawings by Louis Cartier from the early 1900s in Art Deco style and recreated for Cartier USA in the 1980s. It is in 925/1000 sterling. Box B...
Sterling Silver, Enamel