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Art Deco Folk Art

ART DECO STYLE

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

  • 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.

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Style: Art Deco
Art Deco Birdeye Maple Petite Radio by Emerson - Cabinet by Ingraham C1930
Art Deco Birdeye Maple Petite Radio by Emerson - Cabinet by Ingraham C1930

Art Deco Birdeye Maple Petite Radio by Emerson - Cabinet by Ingraham C1930

By Emerson Radio Corporation, Ingraham

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and rare, timeless and very cool in original as found condition this Emerson radio is a petite model and the likes of which i have not seen before. Back of cabinet is missi...

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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Plastic, Bakelite, Birdseye Maple

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Art Deco Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Art Deco Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Art Deco Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

A radiant example of early American textile artistry, this monumental antique hooked rug, circa 1900, captivates with its romantic floral composition and exuberant color palette. Han...

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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Rare 1920's can "Drugs" Sign /Arrow, LIGHT UP milk glass letters, double sided
Rare 1920's can "Drugs" Sign /Arrow, LIGHT UP milk glass letters, double sided

Rare 1920's can "Drugs" Sign /Arrow, LIGHT UP milk glass letters, double sided

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare 1920's can "Drugs" Sign /Arrow, LIGHT UP milk glass letters, double sided,, Pre-dates NEON,, Truly amazing sign,, Salvaged from an old Pharmacist,, apparently hung outside (late...

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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal, Cut Steel

Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930
Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930

Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930

By Charles Greber

Located in Austin, TX

Art Deco pottery vase signed Charles Greber, circa 1930. 3 fantastic animals as handles.   

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Pottery

Solid Art Deco brass door knocker around 1920s
Solid Art Deco brass door knocker around 1920s

Solid Art Deco brass door knocker around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Solid Art Deco brass door knocker around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Brass

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Ladies & Gents Toilet Illuminated Sign, C.1920
Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Ladies & Gents Toilet Illuminated Sign, C.1920

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Ladies & Gents Toilet Illuminated Sign, C.1920

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of illuminated glass toilet signs made in England by Burnham & Co, Deptford. c.1920 These original Art Deco-era signs feature solid brass frames with their origina...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art

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Brass

Set of Art deco Double Ball Dumbbells, 1930s.
Set of Art deco Double Ball Dumbbells, 1930s.

Set of Art deco Double Ball Dumbbells, 1930s.

Located in Praha, CZ

Made of Metal With aged patina Weight of one dumbbell circa 5kg Beautiful decoration Original condition

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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal

Vintage Enameled Coca Cola Sign, Steel, Early 20th Century, USA, 41"
Vintage Enameled Coca Cola Sign, Steel, Early 20th Century, USA, 41"

Vintage Enameled Coca Cola Sign, Steel, Early 20th Century, USA, 41"

Located in Alpha, NJ

This is a vintage enameled Coca Cola Sign. This is in good overall condition with minor wear along edges and faint surface soiling. Otherwise, this sign presents well.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

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Steel

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Geometric Classic Taupe - Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Geometric Classic Taupe - Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Geometric Classic Taupe - Rug

Located in New York, NY

This striking Chinese Art Deco rug from the 1920s presents a bold and modern composition that exemplifies the East-meets-West spirit of the Art Deco era. Characterized by geometric a...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Vintage Art Deco Carved Wood " Bell Boy " Card Holder. English C.1920
Vintage Art Deco Carved Wood " Bell Boy " Card Holder. English C.1920

Vintage Art Deco Carved Wood " Bell Boy " Card Holder. English C.1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful stylized figure of a " bell boy " I particularly like the face Ebonized softwood with painted eyes Good condition. Chip to base seen in the last image. Free UK shipping...

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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Softwood

Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Stylised Bird Pipe Holder
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Stylised Bird Pipe Holder

Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Stylised Bird Pipe Holder

By Just Andersen

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Just Andersen of Denmark, Pewter stylised bird pipe holder. Circa 1930's. Stamped on base. Measures: height 2.5 inch, width 4.25 inch, depth 1.5 inch Good condition. Wear consis...

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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Pewter

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Beige Carpet (Size Adjusted)
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Beige Carpet (Size Adjusted)

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Beige Carpet (Size Adjusted)

Located in New York, NY

This antique Chinese rug, crafted around the 1920s, is a remarkable piece from Doris Leslie Blau, a gallery celebrated for its extensive collection of antique and vintage rugs. This ...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

This striking Art Deco Chinese rug from the 1930s is a superb example of East meets West design sensibility during the early modernist era. Woven in China during a time of bold exper...

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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Large Antique Lighter, Iron, France, Early 20th Century
Large Antique Lighter, Iron, France, Early 20th Century

Large Antique Lighter, Iron, France, Early 20th Century

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional lighter from heavy iron, France, early 20th century. Not functional.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art

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Iron

Stunning Art Deco American Hooked Rug Attributed to Ralph Pearson, Circa 1925
Stunning Art Deco American Hooked Rug Attributed to Ralph Pearson, Circa 1925

Stunning Art Deco American Hooked Rug Attributed to Ralph Pearson, Circa 1925

Located in Milan, IT

A finely worked American hooked rug distinguished by an explosive pattern of stunning beauty, reminiscent of the architectural details seen on Art Deco masterpieces such as the Chrysler Building in New York. Art Deco and Modernist patterns are very rarely encountered in this medium, as a very small artisanal production began during the Colonial Revival period. Ralph Pearson...

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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Vintage French Christian Dior Advertising Statue, 1960s
Vintage French Christian Dior Advertising Statue, 1960s

Vintage French Christian Dior Advertising Statue, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful and intruiging advertising statue for Christian Dior. This would have been used on a shop counter or to draw attention in a shop windo...

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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Plaster

Antique Siemens Art Deco Bakelite & Brass Fan, 1920s
Antique Siemens Art Deco Bakelite & Brass Fan, 1920s

Antique Siemens Art Deco Bakelite & Brass Fan, 1920s

By Siemens

Located in Hamburg, DE

This striking antique Siemens fan from the 1920s is a fine example of early industrial design and the elegance of the Art Deco era. The beautifully curved frame is made from rich, da...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Folk Art

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Brass

Set of Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass 'Internalite' Illuminated Signs. C.1920
Set of Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass 'Internalite' Illuminated Signs. C.1920

Set of Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass 'Internalite' Illuminated Signs. C.1920

Located in London, GB

Quality pair of illuminated glass and brass directional signs made in England. c.1920. Brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass etched with 'LADIES'...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art

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Brass

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Abstract Beige Rug (Size Adjusted)
Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Abstract Beige Rug (Size Adjusted)

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Abstract Beige Rug (Size Adjusted)

Located in New York, NY

A rare and visually arresting example of early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco design, this vintage rug (circa 1920s) boldly captures the spirit of modernism with an Eastern twist. Wov...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Cream Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Cream Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Cream Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This striking 1945 French Art Deco rug embodies the refined simplicity and modernist clarity that defined late Deco design. Rooted in the artistic movement that flourished in Paris i...

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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Timeless Geometry: Vintage Art Deco Abstract Gray Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Timeless Geometry: Vintage Art Deco Abstract Gray Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Timeless Geometry: Vintage Art Deco Abstract Gray Rug

Located in New York, NY

This elegant vintage European Art Deco rug, dating from the 1940s, exemplifies the geometric experimentation and forward-thinking design that characterized mid-century modern aesthet...

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1940s European Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Vintage Figural Coca-Cola Cooler Directional Arrow Sign
Vintage Figural Coca-Cola Cooler Directional Arrow Sign

Vintage Figural Coca-Cola Cooler Directional Arrow Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1940s; mfd. by Kay Displays, Inc. for The Coca-Cola Company - Atlanta, GA Painted tin and metal advertising sign featuring a dimensional Coca-Cola cooler at center, framed within...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal

1930s Copper Double-Sided English Outdoor Advertising Sign
1930s Copper Double-Sided English Outdoor Advertising Sign

1930s Copper Double-Sided English Outdoor Advertising Sign

Located in Surrey, BC

An electric, double-sided outdoor sign promoting the English clothing manufacturer, Chilprufe Agents (operating between 1920 and 1950). The company’s logo has been reverse painted on...

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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Copper

Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting a View of Paris in Montparnasse Frame By Audry
Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting a View of Paris in Montparnasse Frame By Audry

Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting a View of Paris in Montparnasse Frame By Audry

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice oil on canvas painting depicts a view of Paris in a great Montparnasse frame. This is a French work signed Audry. Circa 1930

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Canvas

Circa 1930's English Cane or Walking Stick with Bone Handle
Circa 1930's English Cane or Walking Stick with Bone Handle

Circa 1930's English Cane or Walking Stick with Bone Handle

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1930's cane made of fruitwood with a bone handle. The bone handle is etched with a lovely floral pattern. The walking stick is hand carved to look like bamboo. Very interest...

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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Bone, Fruitwood

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Chinese Art Deco rug from the 1940s encapsulates the elegance and vibrancy of the period through a refined composition of color and design. The field is rendered in a ...

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1940s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model
Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model

Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! So...

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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal

Modern Art Deco Stripes Blue Flatweave Oversized Rug "Skyline"
Modern Art Deco Stripes Blue Flatweave Oversized Rug "Skyline"

Modern Art Deco Stripes Blue Flatweave Oversized Rug "Skyline"

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This modern flat-weave wool rug presents a serene and contemporary composition defined by alternating sky-blue and cornflower blue vertical stripes. Each stripe exhibits a gentle fea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Large Italian painting with maritime sunset painting 1950s 20th century
Large Italian painting with maritime sunset painting 1950s 20th century

Large Italian painting with maritime sunset painting 1950s 20th century

Located in Palermo, IT

Captures the breathtaking beauty of a maritime adventure under a dramatic sky. Known for his maritime art, he masterfully portrays a scene in which the horizon sparkles with the fier...

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Folk Art

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Wood, Paint

Antique German Lifebuoy with Strong Patina – Early 20th Century
Antique German Lifebuoy with Strong Patina – Early 20th Century

Antique German Lifebuoy with Strong Patina – Early 20th Century

Located in Hamburg, DE

This authentic 20th-century German lifebuoy is a rare maritime artifact with exceptional decorative appeal. The piece shows a rich, weathered patina that speaks to its long history a...

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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Canvas, Foam

Vintage Chicago Wooden Ballot Box, circa 1920s
Vintage Chicago Wooden Ballot Box, circa 1920s

Vintage Chicago Wooden Ballot Box, circa 1920s

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a vintage Chicago wooden ballot box dating to the early 1920s, an exceptional artifact of American civic life in the years immediately following the First World War. The...

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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal

Royal Doulton Buff Terracotta Statue of a Woman Signed C G
Royal Doulton Buff Terracotta Statue of a Woman Signed C G

Royal Doulton Buff Terracotta Statue of a Woman Signed C G

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Royal Doulton Buff Terracotta Statue of a Woman Signed C G This statue is marked Royal Doulton and signed next to the stamp on the octagonal base near the foot Our lovely if sad lad...

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1930s Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Terracotta

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Floral Sage Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Floral Sage Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Floral Sage Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This captivating Chinese Art Deco rug from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century Eastern design tailored for Western tastes. It is hand-knotted in wool, showcasing the signa...

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1950s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

1930s Czechoslovak Art Deco Men’s Travel Shaving Kit in Leather Case
1930s Czechoslovak Art Deco Men’s Travel Shaving Kit in Leather Case

1930s Czechoslovak Art Deco Men’s Travel Shaving Kit in Leather Case

Located in Praha, CZ

A rare and stylish Art Deco men’s travel shaving set, produced in Czechoslovakia circa the 1930s. The kit is presented in its original textured leather case and includes a selection ...

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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal, Chrome

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Sage Hand-Knotted Carpet
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Sage Hand-Knotted Carpet

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Sage Hand-Knotted Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Chinese Deco rug from circa 1945 is a stunning embodiment of East-meets-West design, showcasing the vibrant creativity of the mid-century period. The lush emerald green ...

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1940s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Huge Antique Arts And Crafts Pyrography Vase Hand Painted Grapes And Flowers
Huge Antique Arts And Crafts Pyrography Vase Hand Painted Grapes And Flowers

Huge Antique Arts And Crafts Pyrography Vase Hand Painted Grapes And Flowers

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is likely a one of a kind and extraordinarily beautiful Arts And Crafts 16 inch tall hand incised and hand painted pyrography turned wooden vase. Depicted are grape and flora...

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19th Century Australian Antique Art Deco Folk Art

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Wood

1928 Pair of Election Patriotic Products  Herbert Hoover Alfred Smith Pitchers
1928 Pair of Election Patriotic Products  Herbert Hoover Alfred Smith Pitchers

1928 Pair of Election Patriotic Products Herbert Hoover Alfred Smith Pitchers

Located in Red Lion, PA

A delightful pair of 1928 campaign pitchers made for the Hoover–Smith presidential contest. Each pitcher is molded as a caricatured portrait: Herbert Hoover is rendered with a dramat...

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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Ceramic

Vintage Art Deco Enamel Sign, Elks Club B.P.O.E., Two-Sided, 30-Inch
Vintage Art Deco Enamel Sign, Elks Club B.P.O.E., Two-Sided, 30-Inch

Vintage Art Deco Enamel Sign, Elks Club B.P.O.E., Two-Sided, 30-Inch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Elks club enamel two sided sign, incredibly vibrant colors with minimal chipping to edges very clean example of a great graphic image. Much harder to find is this 30" round model!

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20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

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Enamel

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Floral Light Beige Rug Bamboo
Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Floral Light Beige Rug Bamboo

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Floral Light Beige Rug Bamboo

Located in New York, NY

This large vintage Chinese Deco rug from the 1930s is a striking yet tranquil example of East-meets-West design from the golden age of Art Deco. Handwoven in China, the rug showcases...

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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Abstract Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Abstract Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Abstract Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

A striking example of early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco design, this handwoven wool rug from the 1930s effortlessly blends modernist aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. The ...

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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Art Nouveau Geometric Crimson With Midnight Rug Dutch
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Art Nouveau Geometric Crimson With Midnight Rug Dutch

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Art Nouveau Geometric Crimson With Midnight Rug Dutch

Located in New York, NY

A striking example of Dutch Art Deco textile design, this vintage rug-dating back to the 1940s-embodies the clarity and modernity of European mid-century aesthetics. Bold yet minimal...

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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Abstract Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Abstract Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Abstract Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

This elegant European Art Deco rug from the mid-1940s exemplifies the refined and forward-looking design ethos of post-war Europe. Hand-knotted in wool, the rug features a bold yet p...

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1940s European Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Art Nouveau/Jugenstil walking stick. Signed Orivit, Cologne, Germany, 1900.
Art Nouveau/Jugenstil walking stick. Signed Orivit, Cologne, Germany, 1900.

Art Nouveau/Jugenstil walking stick. Signed Orivit, Cologne, Germany, 1900.

By Orivit

Located in Milan, IT

Art Nouveau/Jugenstil walking stick: curved gilded alpaca handle featuring Jugendstil-style decorations in relief. Ebony shaft. Brass ferrule. Made and signed by Orivit, a metalworks renowned throughout Europe (the OAG mark, stamped on the band, is their trademark). Cologne, Germany, circa 1900. Founded in 1895 by Ferdinand Hubert Schmitz (1863-1939), after acquiring a metalworks, in 1898 he registered the name Orivit, under which he designed, produced, and marketed pewter, alpaca, bronze, and silver...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal, Brass

American Vintage Model of a Speedboat 'Ricky-O'
American Vintage Model of a Speedboat 'Ricky-O'

American Vintage Model of a Speedboat 'Ricky-O'

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American vintage model of a Speedboat 'Ricky-O' Well crafted in hardwood with numerous details, The stern is inscribed 'Ricky-O' with a blue bottom. C...

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20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art

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Metal

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Light Beige Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Light Beige Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Light Beige Rug

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated 1920s Chinese rug is a compelling representation of Art Deco-era Chinese weaving, where subtle symbolism and refined restraint converge. Hand-knotted in soft wool,...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920
Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920

Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920

Located in Hastings, GB

Absolutely incredible advertising sign for an Italian garage, blacksmith made in forged and ornate wrought Iron. This sign was removed from a garage in Turin, Italy where it had hung since 1920, advertising the variety of services the garage carried out, as well as Pirelli tyres. The sign is wonderfully weather beaten, with losses to the paint and sections of the advertising text. Overall the sign is in superb structural condition, with a couple of small fissures, which are barely noticeable. A truly exceptional piece of antique signage...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Folk Art

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Wrought Iron

Stylized Art Deco, , W P A Bronze, , Woman bust, signed
Stylized Art Deco, , W P A Bronze, , Woman bust, signed

Stylized Art Deco, , W P A Bronze, , Woman bust, signed

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stylized Art Deco,,W P A Bronze,,Woman bust, signed but wasn't able to identify? Powerful image! Extremely well executed.. I believe it is German..

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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Bronze

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Light Beige Carpet
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Light Beige Carpet

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Light Beige Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The Antique Chinese Rug dated around 1930, is a stunning example of geometric design. The rug features a grid of small, rhomboidal shapes against a beige backdrop, framed by a dark b...

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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Light Blue Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Light Blue Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Light Blue Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite early 20th-century French Art Deco rug is a masterful example of the movement's embrace of decorative grandeur, symmetry, and stylized naturalism. Crafted circa 1900, ...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Abstract Dusty Pink Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Abstract Dusty Pink Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Abstract Dusty Pink Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

This striking vintage Art Deco rug, woven in China during the 1940s, exemplifies the distinctive blend of traditional Eastern motifs and modern Western aesthetics characteristic of t...

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1940s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Wool

Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint
Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint

Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Elegantly cast Art Deco Stylized Sphinx with Pyramid and in original paint Door Stop. Finished on both sides and retains most of the original color.

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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Folk Art

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Iron

Art Deco folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include Charles Greber, Eugène Lion, La Borne Potters, and Roger Guerin. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $120 and tops out at $180,000 while the average work can sell for $1,288.