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.
Flower-shaped Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Charming small flower-shaped Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the late 1920s. * Small sculptural flower-shaped Diskometal vase raised on a foot * Designer: Just Andersen...
Metal
Substantial Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Substantial Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s * Heavy round diskometal vase with a contrasting square neck * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Anders...
Metal
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Early Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Oval-shaped pewter vase with a slender neck * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 1522 * Period: 1918–1929 * Condition: Good...
Pewter
Set of Small Diskometal Vases by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Small Art Deco Diskometal Vases designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Set of two (2) small Diskometal vases with incised vertical lines and sculptural lugs * Designer: Ju...
Metal
Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Trophy Shaped Vase of Pewter with Patina 1930-1940
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Art Deco trophy shaped vase made of untreated pewter with patina designed by the Danish artist Just Andersen (1884-1943) in the 1930s-1940s. Sign. with monogram for Just Andersen + ...
Pewter
1927 René Lalique Vase Oleron Fishes Frosted Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Oleron” made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique created in 1927. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Great patina. height: 9 cm Félix Marcilhac, ...
Blown Glass
$5,150
Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase
By Daum
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco vase, circa 1930. Amethyst glass vase featuring an acid-etched geometric design. Signed Daum Nancy France. In perfect condition. Total height: 31 cm Vase diameter: 20 cm Ri...
Glass
Pedestal Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pedestal Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Pedestal fan-shaped vase in Diskometal * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Model: 1...
Metal
1913 René Lalique - Vase Bordure Bluets Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bordure Bluets" made in clear glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1913. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Very great and rare model ! height: 17 cm Félix Marcilha...
Blown Glass
Daum Nancy French Pâte de Verre Classical Musicians Vase, circa 1910
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy French Pâte de Verre Classical Musicians Vase, circa 1910 A rare Daum Nancy French pâte de verre vase, circa 1910, decorated with a continuous classical frieze of female ...
Art Glass
1920s Art Déco Glass Vase Designed by C. Schneider for Le Verre Français, France
By Le Verre Francais, Charles Schneider
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art Déco 'Dalias' acid-etched cameo glass vase designed by Charles Schneider for Le Verre Français, France By: Charles Schneider, Le Verre Français Material: glass, art glass ...
Glass, Art Glass
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Lovely Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Drop-shaped pewter vase * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style: 1556 * Year: 1918-1929 * Cond...
Pewter
Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Covered Vases Emerald Glaze Art Deco
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This majestic pair of covered vases perfectly illustrates the golden age and stylistic revival of French porcelain in the 1920s and 1930s. Heavily influenced by the research of the S...
Porcelain
1920s Art Déco Acid-Etched Cameo Glass Vase with Floral Motif by Degué, France
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art Déco acid-etched cameo glass vase with floral motif by Degué, France By: Degué, David Gueron Degue Material: glass, art glass Technique: cast, pressed, etched Dimensions: ...
Glass, Art Glass
Art Deco Period Gres Stoneware Vase by Roger Guérin , Belgium 1930s
By Roger Guerin
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Period Gres Stoneware Vase by Belgian ceramist Roger Guérin from the 1930s. The creation is of a bulbous form terminating in a short neck finishing with a flaring rim. Beau...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Conical Pewter Vase by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pewter Flower Vase designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in the late 1940s. * Conical pewter vase with one foot * Designer: Ellen Schlanbusch * Manufacturer: Jus...
Pewter
Monumental Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptionally rare and monumental Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930. This striking example represents one of the largest and most impressiv...
Sterling Silver
1920s Art Déco Etched and Frosted Bulbous Glass Vase by Legras & Cie., France
By Verrerie Legras, Legras & Cie
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art Déco acid-etched and frosted bulbous large glass vase by Legras & Cie., France By: Legras & Cie. Material: glass, enamel Technique: cast, pressed, etched, enameled...
Enamel
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
Big Art Deco Silvered WMF Vase "Ikora" Germany around 1930s 'Marked'
Located in Wien, Au
Big Art Deco Silvered WMF Vase "Ikora" Germany around 1930s 'Marked' Original condition With trace of use
Brass
Richard Le Corrone Greek Stoneware Vase, Ciboure, Early 1950s
By Ciboure, Richard Le Corrone
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large Stoneware Vase by Richard Le Corrone, Ciboure, France, Early 1950s. Important French stoneware vase created in the early 1950s by Richard Le Corrone for the renowned Ciboure p...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Charles Schneider “Jade” Vase - Rare Multilayered Art Deco Glass, c. 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A scarce and highly desirable Charles Schneider “Jade” vase, showcasing the master’s most sophisticated palette and technical virtuosity. Unlike the more accessible Le Verre Français...
Blown Glass
1932 Rene Lalique Art Deco Vase Herblay Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Herblay" made in triple cased opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1932. Stamped signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Wonderful opalescent height : 18,5 cm...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Stained Glass
1921 René Lalique Vase Mimosa Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Mimosa" made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1921. Molded signature and engraved control signature. Perfect condition. Great patina color. Height: 17...
Blown Glass
Round Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Round Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Round pewter vase with lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 1662 (stamped ‘Just 1662’) * Year: 1933 * Condition: G...
Pewter
Carlo Scarpa, La Mina Vase, Corroso Glass, Venini, Murano, Italy 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Bochum, NRW
Murano Glass Vase 'La Mina' Vase designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in 1936. Corroded iridized surface glass vase with protuberances "bugne". Venini Murano two lines acid signature...
Murano Glass
Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Small sculptural Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s * Small Diskometal vase distinguished by its unusual figure-eight-shaped opening * Designer: Just Andersen *...
Metal
French Art Deco Vase By Robert Lallemant, Circa Early-20th Century, France
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco geometric ceramic vase by Robert Lallemant, signed “R Lallemant France,” France, circa 1928–1935. A turquoise‑blue sculptural ceramic vase by Robert Lallemant, defi...
Pottery
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Vase by Rolf Engströmer, Kron Silver 1933
By Rolf Engströmer, Fabriksaktiebolaget Kronsilver
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant Swedish Art Deco pewter vase designed by Rolf Engströmer and produced by Fabrikaktiebolaget Kronsilver (FAK) in 1933. The vase features a refined baluster form rising fro...
Pewter
Just Andersen Art Deco Vase in Disko Metal, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare bottle-shaped metal vase with unusual ornamental relief panels. Designed and made by Just Andersen in Denmark circa 1935-39. Model: D2195 (stamped 'Just D2195, Denmark'). It i...
Metal, Pewter
1914 René Lalique - Vase Monnaie Du Pape Glass With Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Monnaie du Pape" made in frosted glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1914. Molded and engraved signatures. Perfect condition. Sublime patina. Height: 23.5 cm. ...
Blown Glass
Finely Patinated Bronze Art Deco Vase, Trumpet Form, Antique, Signed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finely patinated Art Deco bronze trumpet vase, its surface shifting from deep brown through warm highlights to luminous verdigris, presents a rich, variegated finish. The tapered tru...
Bronze
Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Swedish Ceramic Vase, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined ceramic vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, circa 1940s. This sculptural piece embodies Thomson’s signature balance of organic softness and moderni...
Ceramic
Pedestal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Exquisite Pedestal Diskometal Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Pedestal fan-shaped vase in diskometal * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D77 * Year: 1926-1929 * Condition...
Metal
Herman August Kähler Blue Glazed Art Deco Earthenware Vase w. Flowers, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual art deco earthenware vase decorated with flowers in matte cow-horn applied glazes over a blue background. Made at the workshop of Herman August Kähler - HAK in Denmark during...
Earthenware
Antique Japanese Satsuma Style Moriage Cobalt Blue Floral Double Handle Vase
Located in Miami, FL
An unusual Japanese Satsuma-style moriage ceramic vase, richly decorated with a deep cobalt-blue ground, large hand-painted floral motifs and elaborate raised gilt ornamentation. Th...
Ceramic
French Art Deco Glazed Stoneware Vase by Pierrefonds, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Striking French Art Deco glazed stoneware vase by Pierrefonds, made circa 1920. With its architectural form, large geometric handles and richly varied glaze, this vase is a distincti...
Stoneware
Green Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Nils Emil Lundström. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1920s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Nils Emil Lundström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, stoneware art deco globe vase, with amazing green hares fur glaze. Designed by Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1920s. Great original condition. Some slight s...
Ceramic, Stoneware
WMF Art Deco Patinated Bronze Ikora Vase
By WMF Ikora
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely WMF German Art Deco (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) patinated bronze Ikora vase decorated with a stylized trailing flower vines and and butterfl...
Bronze
$202Sale 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
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
1920s Art Déco 'Verre Marmoréen' Bulbous Glass Vase by Charles Schneider, France
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art Déco 'Verre Marmoréen' decorative bulbous blown glass vase by german author Charles Schneider, France By: Charles Schneider Material: glass, art glass, blown glass Techniq...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1939 René Lalique - Vase Saint Marc Plum Purple Amethyst Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Saint Marc" made in plum, amethyst, purple glass by René Lalique in 1939. Stamped "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" signature on bottom. This vase is in perfect condition. Exceptional color....
Blown Glass
Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase Cut to Clear Signed
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal Val Saint Lambert cut to clear signed: 1950. Beautiful signed Val Saint Lambert circular crystal Vase, hand-cut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and e...
Crystal
Dutch Gouda Ceramic Vase by Zuid, Rhodian Style, 1921 Netherlands
By Gouda-Zuid
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Dutch Gouda ceramic vase by Zuid, produced in the Netherlands in 1921, is decorated in the Rhodian style with a matte glaze and richly coloured surface. The baluster form rises...
Ceramic
1930's Art Deco Glass Vase by Rudolf Schrötter - Inwald Glassworks, (CZ)
Located in Bern, BE
Elegant Art Deco vase designed by Rudolf Schrötter for Inwald Glassworks (Czechoslovakia), featuring a faceted geometric form in warm amber-brown glass. The sculptural silhouette, hi...
Art Glass
LALIQUE - 'Dampierre', Frosted & Clear Crystal Vase, France, 20th Century
By Lalique
Located in Chatham, ON
LALIQUE - 'Dampierre' - Vintage Art Deco style luxury crystal vase designed in 1948 by Marc Lalique (son of Rene Lalique) - striking frosted finish to the central band featuring bird...
Crystal
Swedish Grace Pewter Vase by GAB, Attributed to Jacob Ängman, 1934
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Grace Pewter Vase by GAB, Attributed to Jacob Ängman, 1934 A refined and architecturally elegant Swedish Grace pewter vase produced by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB) in 1934, b...
Pewter
Vicke Linstrand Art Deco Mermaid Vase, Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Riverdale, NY
A lovely and charming example of Vicke Lindstrand's elegant, stylized figures on glass, made for the Orrefors glass company in Sweden. This Art Deco vase features an engraved mermaid...
Blown Glass
Art Deco Style Hand-Crafted Metal Vase, Copper & Brass Colored Stripes
By Just Andersen, Christofle, Jean Dunand, Gallia, WMF Ikora
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Distinct heavy sculptural vase with the refined geometric aesthetics of the 1920s-1930s. Copper, brass and black metal colored swirling decorative sharp-edged stripes from top to bas...
Metal
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
Beautiful Art Deco Bronze Vase by Unknown Danish Designer. Denmark, 1930s.
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, H.F. Bronce
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze globe vase with amazing patina. Made by an unknown designer in Denmark, 1920s or 1930s. Good original condition, some scratches and scuffs and wear to...
Bronze
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
Large Stoneware Vase or Urn by Moira Pottery Hillstonia Hand Potted, circa 1935
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a large stoneware vase or urn, hand potted by the Moira Pottery Company, near Burton on Trent, Leicestershire in England. The Moira Pottery works w...
Stoneware
Diminutive Stoneware Urn Vase, Wilhelm Kage, Argenta, Gustavsberg, Sweden c1959
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Tiny sprigs of flora adorn this diminutive piece from the Argenta series by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden Wonderful mottled glaze decorated with applied silver decoration Circ...
Silver
Art Deco Green Glass Vase by Wolfgang von Wersin, Austria, 1924
Located in Glasgow, GB
This 1924 green glass vase was designed by Wolfgang von Wersin for Tiroler Glashtte, an early and refined example of Austrian Art Deco glassware. Crafted from vibrant emerald green g...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
1929 Rene Lalique Art Deco Vase Montargis Glass with Grey Patina
By Suzanne Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Vase "Montargis" made in frosted glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1929. Molded signature and engraved signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful patina. Sublime ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Stained Glass
Simon Gate for Orrefors Thousand Windows Art Deco Crystal Vase, 1932
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Simon Gate designed "Tusen Fönster”, or Thousand Windows, series for Orrefors in 1932. It is a classic example of Scandinavian Modern interpretation of Art Deco design elements, with...
Crystal
Roseville Baneda Double Handle Green Vase, 1932 American Art Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Baneda line vase features twin loop handles, wide band of decor in the upper part of the vase, and beautiful green glaze with dripping blue glaze accents. This is the model 5...
Ceramic, Pottery
Friedgard Glatzle for Karlsruhe Majolika Craquelure Vase West German Pottery 195
By Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage majolica vase features graphic craquelure glaze in dark grey on off-white background. Transparent glaze was used for inner surfaces of the vase, allowing a glimpse at the cl...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery