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.
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Litte Art Deco Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Small pewter vase with incised vertical lines and lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 1758 * Year: 1935 * Con...
Pewter
Art Deco Style Gouda Ceramic Vase, Henley Pattern, Netherlands
By Gouda-Zuid
Located in Glasgow, GB
This small ceramic vase was produced in the Netherlands in the early 1950s by Gouda Pottery for Zuid Holland and is decorated in the well-known Henley pattern. Designed in an Art Dec...
Ceramic
1930s Art Deco vase by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Ilse Claesson, rorstrand studio
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A striking Art Deco ceramic vase designed in the 1930s by Ilse Claesson for the prestigious Swedish manufacturer Rörstrand. This vase is a classic example from Claesson’s celebrated ...
Ceramic
Pedestal Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pedestal Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Fan-shaped pewter vase on square foot. * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Model: 1281 * Ye...
Pewter
Large Art Deco Icon by Sylvia Stave, Swedish Modern CG Hallberg, Stockholm, 1931
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant and highly collectible Swedish Art Deco pewter vase, designed by Sylvia Stave and produced by CG Hallberg, Stockholm, in 1931. The vase features a refined amphora-inspire...
Pewter
Muller Freres Large Sparrows Frosted Glass Vase 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large Art Deco Frosted Glass Vase with Sparrows By Muller Frères, Lunéville, France, circa 1920. A rare and poetic large Art Deco frosted glass vase by the renowned French glassmake...
Glass
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Little Flower-shaped Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Flower-shaped pewter vase on foot * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style: 1107 * ...
Pewter
Herman August Kähler Glazed Abstract Art Deco Pottery Vase, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish footed art pottery vase hand-decorated with brown and black glazes over a beige-colored background. Unusual abstract floral depictions. Made at the studio of Herman August ...
Earthenware
Art Deco Large Czech Amber Glass Vase By Karl Palda, c1930
By Karl Palda
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fantastic Art Deco glass vase, standing a good 22 cm tall has all the bells and whistles you want from this era. One of our personal favourites beautif...
Glass
Amphora-Style Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Amphora-style Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Amphora-style of pewter vase with lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 1801 * Year: 1926-1929 * Condi...
Pewter
Vintage Murano glass Vase by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1930-40s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original vintage Murano vase by Barovier and Toso. Made in Italy in the 1930-40s. Founded in 1295 in Murano, Italy, Barovier & Toso stands as one of the oldest family businesses glob...
Murano Glass
Rare Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great original condition, with only a few light s...
Bronze
Pedestal Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pedestal Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Cone-shaped pewter vase on foot * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style: 1213 * Year: ...
Pewter
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
1920 René Lalique - Vase Plumes Cased Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Plumes” made in cased opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Great opalescence. height: 21.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, ...
Blown Glass
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 vase with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Good condition. Some we...
Ceramic
1920's French Art Deco Emerald Green Frosted Glass Vase Cubist Geometric Design
Located in Red Lion, PA
This exceptional unmarked 1920s French Art Deco emerald green frosted glass vase features a dramatic cubist / geometric three-dimensional design, a hallmark of the bold visual experi...
Glass
1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Cased Opalescent Glass with Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Formose" made in cased opalescent glass with grey patina created by René Lalique in 1924. Molded signature and engraved signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful opalesce...
Blown Glass
Leonard DiNardo Neodymium Alexandrite Glass Perfume Bottle, 1983
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage early American Studio Glass movement perfume bottle features a sculptural minimalist form with rounded body and stopper, hand blown in striking deep amethyst neodymium glass....
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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 on floral foot * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 1279 * Year: 1918-19...
Pewter
Brown & Gold Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, ALP Lidköping 1
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware Art Deco / Swedish Grace vase of the highest quality. Amazing glaze with hand-painted details in gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfab...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Roseville Clematis Green Vintage Art Pottery Ceramic Vase Basket 387-7
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ceramic vase / basket, crafted by Roseville Pottery in circa 1944, is a beautiful example of the Art Deco style. Part of the Clematis line, this particular piece, labele...
Ceramic
Pewter Flower Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegante Pewter Flower Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Litte curvy pewter vase * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 2319 * Year: 1938 * Condition: Good vintage conditi...
Pewter
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition, some light scratches and...
Bronze
Set of 2 French Art Deco Cubist Bronze Vases with Dinanderie Patina
By Jean Dunand, Claudius Linossier
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking pair of French Art Deco bronze vases showcases the refined craftsmanship and geometric aesthetics typical of the 1920s–1930s Dinanderie tradition. Each vase is hand-wor...
Bronze
Substantial Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Impressive Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Eight-sided cone-shaped vase on foot in diskometal * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D1932 * Year: 1937 * Con...
Metal
Early Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Early Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine piece for the exquisite home. * A fan-shaped metal vase with vertical lines and lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D20...
Metal
Italian 1960's Egidio Casagrande Hammered Brass Footed Bowl Pot
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Hammered brass claw footed bowl attributed to Egidio Casagrande, Italian 1960's. Signed on bottom. No issues to report. Solid and stable. Warm aged patina throughout.
Brass
Art Deco Cobalt Blue Solifleur Vase by George Clews, Staffordshire, 1930s
Located in Glasgow, GB
An elegant Art Deco solifleur vase in cobalt blue ceramic, handcrafted in Staffordshire, England by George Clews during the 1930s. This piece belongs to the maker’s renowned Chameleo...
Ceramic
$3,375Sale Price / item|25% Off
Art Deco Ruba Rombic Jungle Green Glass Decanter by Rubin Haley for Consolodated
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare Art Deco Ruba Rombic Jungle Green Glass Decanter by Reuben Haley for Consolidated Glass – Geometric Cubist Design, 1920s-30s This striking Ruba Rombic decanter in vivid Jungle ...
Glass
Patinated Bronze Art Deco Vase SVM (Svenska Metallverken) Swedish Modern 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptional patinated bronze vase produced by SVM – Svenska Metallverken, Sweden, circa 1930s. The vase features a beautifully rounded, sculptural form with horizontal brass bands...
Bronze
Charles Catteau for Boch Freres Keramis Art Deco Planter Vase Belgium 1920s
By Charles Catteau, Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage or antique, rare faience vase or planter features an elegant oval form with colorful vertical hand-painted motifs in Art Deco style, separated by areas of off-white craquelur...
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Substantial Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Substantial Amphora-style Diskometal vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Amphora-style diskometal vase with lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D1925 * Year: 1937 * ...
Metal
Swedish Art Deco Strombergshyttan Art Glass Etched Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking heavy art glass vase features streamlined, sculptural form with an unusual graphic rim, done in thick clear glass; the vase is decorated with etched or engraved motif of an...
Crystal
Rolf Engströmer Pewter Vase for FAK, Art Deco, Swedish Modern, 1935
By Fabriksaktiebolaget Kronsilver, Rolf Engströmer
Located in Stockholm, SE
This elegant pewter vase, designed by the acclaimed Swedish artist Rolf Engströmer for FAK in 1935, reflects the refined aesthetics of the Art Deco movement. Featuring smooth, sculpt...
Pewter
Art Deco Smoked Cerulean Hue Frosted and Transparent Glass Vase signed Lalique
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable Art Deco vase, designed by the legendary René Lalique and crafted in France circa 1935, is a stunning example of his innovative artistry and mastery of glassmaking. T...
Glass
Art Deco Bronze Letter Rack by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze letter rack with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, with some scratches and wear to the patination. Stamped 'BRO...
Bronze
Collection of Vintage Awaji Pottery Vases in Colorful Monochrome Glazes
Located in Wilton, CT
Collection of vintage Awaji pottery vases in colorful monochrome glazes. This cheerful grouping of lively forms and bright colors will uplift any room. These range in date from appro...
Pottery
Charlotte Rhead Art Deco Vase for Crown Ducal, England, c.1930s
By Crown Ducal England, Charlotte Rhead
Located in Glasgow, GB
An original Art Deco ceramic vase by Charlotte Rhead for Crown Ducal, crafted in Staffordshire, England circa 1930s. This collectible British vase presents a distinctive urn-shaped f...
Ceramic
André Delatte Nancy Art Deco Vase
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco vase circa 1930. Blown glass in a wrought iron and bronze frame. Signed A.Delatte Nancy. Height: 27 cm Base diameter: 10.2 cm Neck diameter: 10.8 cm André Delatte (born in...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Vintage Awaji Pottery Art Deco Mottled Chrome Red Atomic Drip Glaze Vase
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Awaji pottery vase with three upturned little handles emanating from the shoulder and folding under the mouthrim in mottled chrome orange and green atomic age drip glaze. Han...
Pottery
Fish-shaped Art Deco Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Fish-shaped art deco vase designed by Just Andersen in the early 1930s. A lovely detail for a beautiful home. * A fish-shaped metal vase * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 1389 (sta...
Metal
1923 René Lalique Vase Dahlias Glass with Sepia Patina and Black Enamel
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Dahlias" made in frosted glass with sepia patina and original black heated enamel by René Lalique in 1923. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful enamel and super...
Blown Glass
Rare Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare 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
Pewter Jardinière by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Jardinière designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in 1952. An elegant centerpiece for a beautiful place * Organic Jardinière in Pewter * Designer: Ellen Schlanbusch ...
Pewter
Arthur Percy for Gefle Celadon Green Art Deco Ceramic Vase, Swedish Modern 1930s
By Gefle, Arthur Percy
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant celadon green Art Deco ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy for Gefle Porslinsfabrik, Sweden, 1930s. The vase features a softly lobed, bulbous body rising into a slender ne...
Ceramic
Substantial Art Deco Vases by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Impressive Discometal Vases designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Set (2) of 8-sided cone shaped vases in discometal * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D1932 * Year: 1...
Metal
Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Early Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine detail for a beautiful place. * Oval pewter vase * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 1522 * Year: 1918-1929 * Condit...
Pewter
Ludwig Moser Art Deco Amethyst Crystal Glass Vase, Fipop Series, Karlsbad, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
An exquisite Bohemian Art Nouveau crystal vase from the Fipop series, crafted by Ludwig Moser & Sons Glassworks in Karlsbad, former Czechoslov...
Glass
Czech Malachite Glass Perfume Bottle, Ingrid
Located in Riverdale, NY
Bohemian Czech Malachite Art Glass Perfume Bottle with winged Cherubs plucking Grapes by Schlevogt Hoffman x Ingrid circa 1935.
Art Glass
$777Sale Price|31% Off
Porcelain Vase by Richard Ginori Gray 'Manifattura 1946' from the 1990s
Located in Milano, MI
Gray porcelain vase by Richard Ginori, belonging to the "Manifattura 1946" collection, created in the 90s to celebrate the master Giovanni Garibaldi, who in the 40s interpreted the s...
Porcelain
Val Saint Lambert Cobalt 'Pique Fleurs' Vase, Crystal Cut-to-Clear, with Grille
Located in Verviers, BE
Vibrant Cobalt, cased-crystal glass large 'Pique Fleurs' vase with a cut-to-clear Art Deco decoration This design for vases is often called 'Pique fleurs' or 'rose-bowl' and is supp...
Crystal
Art Deco Glass Vase by Daum, Green Blown Glass, France, 1920, 19.5"
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Glass Vase by Daum, Nancy, 1920s. An elegant French Art Deco glass vase by Daum, produced in Nancy, France, during the 1920s. The vase is crafted from thick, hand-bl...
Glass
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, some light scratches, scuffs and wear to the patination. Stamped ...
Bronze
Exceptional Large Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A truly exceptional and monumentally scaled Argenta vase/floorvase, hand-thrown by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930s. Measuring 35 cm (13.8 in) in height and 27 cm (1...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Craquelure Glaze Art Pottery Vase c 1930/50's
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco pottery vase in sophisticated off white craquelure glaze. Probably made in France, in the style of Jacques Adnet, Jean Pointu, numbered on verso. This example is in exc...
Pottery
Art Deco Discometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Discometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. An eye-catching piece for a beautiful table. • Diskometal metal vase with curvy opening • Designer: Just Andersen • Style: D...
Metal
$212Sale Price / set|47% Off
French Art Deco Pink & Green - 'Rubina Verde' Glass Vases, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Exquisite French colored glass vases. Pink and green glass or Rubina Verde as they are called in France. Executed with vertical ribbings. Distinct...
Glass
1927 René Lalique Art Deco Vase Espalion Electric Blue Glass with White Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Vase “Espalion” made in electric blue glass with white patina by René Lalique in 1927. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Extremely rare color height: 18 cm ...
Blown Glass
Just Andersen Art Deco Fish Vase in Disko Metal, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small figural vase depicting a chubby fish with open mouth. It is made from patinated metal/metals or disko-metal. Dessin number D 1389 designed and made by Just Andersen during th...
Metal