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.
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget, 1937
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Swedish Art Deco pewter bowl produced by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget (NJ) in 1937. This sculptural piece features an elegant bas-relief of a kneeling female figure holding a co...
Pewter
René Lalique "Soucis" Rare Deep Blue Vase Design 1930.
By René Lalique
Located in Skanninge, SE
Wonderful deep blue René Lalique "Soucis" vase designed in 1930. "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" signature (see image). This piece was made before 1946. Great condition, no issues! 17.9cm hi...
Glass
Enameled Art Glass Vase by Adrien Mazoyer, 1920s Art Deco Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant French Art Deco enameled glass vase was created by Adrien Mazoyer in Moulins, France, during the 1920s. Decorated with large, vividly colored daisies, the piece beautifu...
Art Glass
René LALIQUE Rare Art Deco "Poissons" (fishes) Vase 1921
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Art Deco "Poissons" Vase by René Lalique, 1921 – Amber Glass with Green Patina A rare and exquisite Art Deco vase by René Lalique, made in Paris, France, circa 1921. This magni...
Glass
Art Deco Porcelain Flapper Girl Half Doll Dresser Powder/ Trinket Box circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this extremely rare and very enchanting porcelain powder / trinket box, dating to the 1930s and sourced in France. Depicts a flapper girl stood with her com...
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Sculture Entitled "Été" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Art Deco cold painted gilt and silver bronze figure of a beautiful young woman reclining on a bed of wheat sheaves exhibiting rich colour and very fine hand chased surface...
Marble, Bronze
$1,960Sale Price / set|25% Off
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Black Godron Ribbed Fountain Pen With Cartier Box
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Louis Black Godron Ribbed Fountain Pen With Cartier Box, Finished With An Onyx Cabochon Manufactured by Montblanc The pen is made from a black composite Pen n...
Gold, Gold Plate
Art Deco Etruscan Horse Sculpture by Boris Lovet-Lorski, Bronze
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Art Deco style silvered brass / bronze Etruscan horse sculpture attributed to Boris Lovet-Lorski We also have smaller version in our other listing.
Bronze
Art Deco Style Life Sized "Pat the Dog" Greyhound Figural Statue
Located in Southampton, NJ
A Highly stylized, postmodern Art Deco-inspired sculpture that captures the sleek, dramatic lines of a life-size greyhound or whippet; looking upward. Fiberglass and steel stand cons...
Steel
Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand. Art Deco ceramic vase with geometric pattern, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand Vase, 1930s. Art Deco vase in glazed ceramic with a rounded form and turquoise and black geometric decoration. An elegant example of Rörstrand’s 1930s fun...
Ceramic
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, 1936
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Swedish Art Deco pewter vase produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, dated 1936. This uncommon model features a rounded, baluster-shaped body set on a stepped foot, with distin...
Pewter
Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Amazons Purple Glass Vase, 1920
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Stunning Art Deco signed Moser purple Oroplastic vase in the shape of a short baluster. Vase The oroplastic design features battling Amazons with shields and full length spears - Th...
Art Glass
Murano Clear and Turquoise Glass Candlestick, Iraly, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant Murano clear and turquoise glass candlestick with beautiful glass artwork inside, Italy, 1960s, without damage. Measures: ...
Murano Glass
Classic Must de Cartier Silver Plated Trinity Vendome Fountain Pen & Box
A Classic Must de Cartier Silver Plated Trinity Vendome Fountain Pen With 18ct Gold Nib Made in Paris, France. Item Is Sold With Original Red & Gold Leather Box, Red & Gold...
Gold, Silver Plate
Art Deco Glass & Etched Vase By Karl Palda, c1935
By Karl Palda
Located in Devon, England
Standing 18 cm tall we offer for your consideration is this exceptional 1930's Art Deco glass vase, and what a gem it is! It's beautifully elegant and with the most glorious geometri...
Glass
$235Sale Price|77% Off
Black and White Glass Inkwell
Located in Wien, Au
Black and white glass ink well Brass nickel platend
Brass
$172Sale Price|64% Off
1950s Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Colin Melbourne for Beswick
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Art Deco style ceramic vase, designed by Colin Melbourne and produced by Beswick, England, features a striking turquoise and black glaze with bold, organic striping. Its sculptu...
Ceramic
Hand-Painted Mughal Miniature Lacquer Box, Persian-Indian Art, Signed Black Box
Located in Wembley, GB
A superbly hand-painted Mughal miniature lacquer box, created in the refined Indo-Persian artistic tradition and signed “Nangua”. This exquisite octagonal decorative box features a f...
Bronze
Petite Round Blue Murano Style Art Glass Hobnail Budding Vase Hobbs
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful blue round Murano style glass budded vase with raised hobnail bubbles. The raised bubbles are reminiscent of flowers that are on the verge of blooming. At the top, the edge...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Diskometal Vase by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Bottle-shaped Diskometal Vase designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in the 1940s. * Bottle-shaped metal vase * Designer: Ellen Schlanbusch * Manufacturer: Just An...
Metal
Art Deco Walnut Box with Bakelite Handle, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly iconic Art Deco walnut box with an iconic round shoulder edges and bakelite handle. This box is a great size, larger than normal, making it a ...
Bakelite, Walnut
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Vittorio Zecchin MVM Capellin Murano Soffiato Straw Color Italian Art Deco Glass
By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini, MVM Cappelin
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano very thin Soffiato straw yellow color Italian art glass small footed vase. The piece is documented to designer Vittorio Zecchin, for MVM Capellin circa 1920s...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Art Deco Pewter Globe Vase by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930.
By Estrid Ericson, Nils Fougstedt, Josef Frank, Just Andersen, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning pewter bowl with brass details and wood handles. Designed by Nils Fougstedt in 1929 and made from 1930 by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm, Sweden. This vase is made in 2017....
Pewter, Brass
Art Deco Ceramic Dancer by Josef Lorenzl for Royal Dux, Bohemia, circa 1925
Located in Meda, MB
An elegant Art Deco ceramic sculpture depicting a dancer, attributed to Josef Lorenzl, one of the leading sculptors of the Art Deco period. Produced by the Royal Dux manufactory in B...
Ceramic
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
Cast Iron Art Deco Wall Relief „Unsere Arbeit“ by Heinrich Moshage 1929 Germany
Located in München, BY
Amazing and highly decorative wall relief by Heinrich Moshage (1896-1968), 1929. Cast by the foundry 'Buderus', Germany, 1930s. This piece is part of a series of six works 'Unsere Ar...
Iron
Pair of Art Deco French Aqua Blue Plates Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Art Deco French Aqua Blue Plates Edmond Lachenal. 7.8 inches diameter. Edmond Lachenal ( 1855 – 1948) was a French potter. He was a key figure in the French art pottery movem...
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Rabbit by Eduard Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres, 1920
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silver plated bronze sculpture of a rabbit hare mounted over a nice Portoro Italian marble base. Lovely paperweight. Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1973). Signature/ Marks: Ed....
Bronze
Tiffany Art Deco Sterling Silver 12-Inch Trumpet Vase
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver trumpet vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1921. Cylindrical with flared mouth, stepped ball knop, and raised foot. Fully marked including maker’s s...
Sterling Silver
Josef Lorenzl Art Deco Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Skanninge, SE
Josef Lorenzl Art Deco bronze sculpture. Size: Height 33cm. The cold painted bronze sculpture is mounted on a Brazilian green onyx plinth. All in an o...
Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Vase by GAB with Sculptural Ring Base, 1935
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant Swedish Art Deco pewter vase produced by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Sweden, in 1935. The vase features a refined flared silhouette resting on a stepped circular foot, hi...
Pewter
Art deco oak wall clock Engström by Zenith
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco oak wall clock engström by zenith circa 1930. Well known art deco Swiss made wall clock retailed by heal’s in the 1930’s. Convex shaped round clock face with moulded edge. ...
Brass
French Art Deco Glass Car Mascot entitled "Tete d’Aigle" by R Lalique
By Lalique
Located in London, GB
A very fine and well detailed French Art Deco frosted and polished glass car mascot entitled ‘Tête D’Aigle’ by René Lalique – an imposing glass car mascot of an eagle’s head with fi...
Glass
Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase signed Charles Greber, circa 1930. 3 fantastic animals as handles.
Pottery
$1,110Sale Price|25% Off
Montblanc F. Scott Fitzgerald Fountain Pen Limited Edition with Box & COA 28711
By Montblanc
Located in Plainview, NY
Montblanc F. Scott Fitzgerald Fountain Pen Limited Edition with Box & COA - serial # 28711 : Launched in 2002 as part of Montblanc’s renowned Writers Edition series, this exquis...
Resin
Haviland Limoges France Imperatrice Eugenie Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Haviland Limoges France vase in Imperatrice Eugenie pattern is made on one of the discontinued blanks and is probably one of the first vases decor...
Porcelain, Ceramic
$356Sale Price|40% Off
Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Malachite Glass Scent Bottle, Schlevogt Hoffman Ingrid Rose
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Bohemian Czech Malachite Art Glass Perfume Bottle covered with Deco Rose vine patterns by Schlevogt Hoffman x Ingrid circa 1935, Czech. Base 3.25" x 5.5" High.
Art Glass
White Rosenthal Art Deco Vase w. hand-painted Gold Foot. Germany, 1930s.
By Rosenthal, Jacob & Co (J. Rosenthal & S. Jacob), Rosenthal Netter
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning footed Art Deco vase with hand-painted gold foot. Made by Rosenthal, Germany in 1930s. Stamped with makers mark. Great condition.
Porcelain
Antique Silver Clutch Bag, Sterling Silver Chain Mesh Ladies Purse Evening Bag
Located in Wembley, GB
Art Deco Sterling Silver Chain Mesh Evening Bag, London 1924, A.M. & M. Ltd. An exceptional and highly collectible Art Deco sterling silver chain mesh evening bag, hallmarked Lo...
Sterling Silver, Silver
1926 René Lalique Vase Tourbillons Glass with Original Black Enamel
By René Lalique, Suzanne Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Tourbillons" made in clear glass with original black heated enamel in 1926 after a drawing by René Lalique. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect original condition. Full rim...
Blown Glass
Georges BASTARD French Art Deco Waiter Porcelain Bottle, Paris Olympic Games
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A rare and highly collectible French Art Deco porcelain bottle designed by Margerie and published by Georges Bastard in Paris around 1924. Crafted in fine white Limoges porcelain, th...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Big Kienzle Weltzeituhr Modernist Table World Timer Zone Clock, 1960s
By Kienzle Clocks, Heinrich Möller
Located in Vienna, AT
Kienzle automatic world timer zone clock. An exclusive big table clock from Ø 26 cm wonderful clocks face with world map and world time zones, glass, the heavy case & base are of sol...
Brass
Rare “a Mugnoni” Murano Glass Vase by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, 1938
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptional and museum-worthy Murano glass vase designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso in 1938, from the renowned “a mugnoni” series. This iconic piece is defined by its...
Murano Glass
Art Deco sewing box from the Belgian brand 'Trock' - 1930s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Sewing Box by Belgian Brand Torck Creator: Torck (Manufacturer) Dimensions: 47x40cm H:60 cm - Total Height: 80 cm Style: Art Deco Place of Origin: Belgium Period: 1930-1939 Embroid...
Metal, Chrome
Bronze Dolphin Palais De La Mediterranee Palace Door-Handle Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
An exceptional and monumental French Art Deco dolphin door handle, handcrafted in hammered bronze during the 1930s–1940s, with remarkable provenance f...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Rare Robinson Ransbottom Art Deco Bud Vase, Roseville, Ohio Art Pottery
By Robinson Ransbottom Company
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The sculptural Art Deco bud vase has graphic double looped handles that are draped around in continuation on the body of the vase. The vase is decorated in striking Victoria glaze. The Victoria glaze is a white glaze that has been spattered over a matte color; this particular vase has cranberry red base color. According to veritable printed and online sources on vintage American art pottery...
Ceramic, Pottery
Rare Silver Plated Bauhaus Art Deco Shell Bowl by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: silver plated shell element Producer: WMF, Germany (marked with the wmf ikora signature) AGE: 1930s Description: Wonderful art deco element designed and produced ...
Metal
$1,654Sale Price / set|35% Off
Art Deco Sycamore and Burr Walnut Cigar Exchange Box With Leather Cigar Case
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Deco Sycamore and Burr Walnut Veneer Inlay Cigar Exchange Box With Felt Base From The Connaught Hotel London Supplied With A Humidity Thermometer, Velvet Pouch, Cigar Cutter Wit...
Sycamore, Walnut, Felt
$2,358
Rochard Panther Art Deco
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco panther circa 1930. Spelter sculpture with black patina on a marble base, signed R. Rochard for Irénée Félix René Rochard. In perfect condition. Length: 65 cm Width: 14 cm ...
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Stoneware Vase in Brown and Gold by Gunnar Nylund. ALP, Sweden, 1930s
By ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A stoneware art deco vase with beautiful brown glaze. Foot and mouth detailed in gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik), Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condit...
Ceramic, Stoneware
1926 Rene Lalique Vase Danaides Smoked Topaz Glass with White Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Danaïdes" made in smoked topaz glass with white patina by Rene Lalique in 1926. Molded signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Beautiful et very rare color. height : 18,5 cm...
Glass, Art Glass
Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Brown Gold.
By ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, spherical ceramic art deco vase. Amazing glaze with details in hand-painted gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition. Some ...
Ceramic
Bronze Sculpture Representing a Dancer in Harlequin Costume, Art Deco Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This sculpture depicts a young woman in a dynamic dance pose, with one leg raised and her head turned to the side. The costume is decorated with diamond-shaped patterns evoking the t...
Marble, Bronze
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Elephant Foot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930 s Elephaant foot
Animal Skin
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
Rene Lalique Nemours Bowl Signed with 240 points of hand-applied black enamel
By René Lalique
Located in Verviers, BE
LALIQUE, NEMOURS cup in molded-pressed Crystal 2.1 Kg Enamelled with 240 points of hand-applied black enamel in reference to the poppy flower. Very good condition
Crystal
Large Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl Producer: WMF, Germany Designer: Karl Wiedmann Age: 1930s Description: Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
Art Glass
Art Deco Stylish Walnut Mantle Clock, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this super stylish Art Deco Wood and Glass Ferranti Synchronous Mantle Clock With Working Original Movement, dating to 1938. A rare example of it's type, t...
Chrome
Large Antique French Wooden Male Artist’s Articulated Lay Figure Mannequin
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a turn of the century French modernist large male articulated carved wood artist lay figure. He may be carved walnut. He has Art Deco styling with his ethereal expression and...
Fruitwood