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.
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal, Bronze
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Oak, Fiberglass
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Pottery
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Steel
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass, Stainless Steel
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1980s North American Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Composition, Stone
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Cut Glass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass, Wood
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Cut Glass
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Chrome
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Pewter
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Leather
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Polish Art Deco Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects
Leather
1960s German Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1930s Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass, Mirror
20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Metal
16th Century French Antique Art Deco Decorative Objects
Clay, Pottery
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Gesso
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Iron
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wood, Oak