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.
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Brass and Green Glass, France, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920 French Art Deco, green glass pendant lamp with marble effect. Weight: 1.10 kg / 2.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards...
Brass
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Brass and Blue Glass, France, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920 French Art Deco, blue Clichy glass pendant lamp Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescen...
Brass
Timeless Showstopper: Good-Condition Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Good condition and timeless design alabaster chandelier. This alabaster chandelier is such a beauty. The size is just right, the condition is good, and the design? Totally timeless....
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Bronze
Beautiful Art Deco White & Black Veins Alabaster Pendant Light, Ceiling Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, Stylized and large, 17.7" in diameter alabaster pendant of great quality and condition. This rare design and fairly good size chandelier from the heydays of the European A...
Alabaster, Wire, Metal, Brass
British Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British opaline glass flush mount. Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder. White opaline glass Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94 inches Weight: 0.90 kg / ...
Brass
1920s White Opaline Art Deco Flush Mount Light Fixture, Metal Holder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s White opaline Art Deco Flush Mount Metal glass holder with white porcelain bulb holder Diameter glass holder 14 cm / 5.5 inches Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individua...
Brass, Iron
French Art Deco Clear Ribbed Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art deco ceiling lamp. Clear glass. Diameter foot 125 mm / 4.92” 1x E14 Weight: 0.80 kg / 1.8 lb E14 bulb holder. Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by...
Nickel
Very Rare Art Deco Brass White Stained Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art Deco stained-glass pendant lamp Double shade with brass glass holders Opaline glass 2 x E26 / E27 Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made...
Brass
Art Deco ceiling lamp with glass sticks vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp with glass sticks vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Brass
One of... German Vintage Blown Bubble Glass Sconce Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... blown bubble glass, metal and brass sconce. Germany, 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Enormous 36 Ø Flush Mount / Pendant with Stunning Full Moon-Like Alabaster Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
One of the largest, most stylish and truly lunar-like alabaster lights. This superb condition and timeless design alabaster grand chandelier is another one of our recent great finds...
Alabaster, Metal, Iron
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Brass and Yellow Glass, France, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920 French Art Deco, yellow glass pendant lamp with marble effect. Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standard...
Brass
Small and Timeless Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant fixture with Chains & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and truly timeless Art Deco dome chandelier that will never fail to impress. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialties, finding a good-condition (only a natur...
Alabaster, Metal
Art Deco Brass Frosted Cut Glass Ceiling Lamps Flush Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art deco ceiling lamp. Brass and frosted cut glass. Diameter base 140 mm / 5.51” Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internat...
Brass
MARVELOUS Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with SIX LARGE Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light fixture for the perfect atmosphere. If you are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this an...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Molded Opaline Art Glass, Antique, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco flush-mount round soft yellow opal glass with round red stripes, unique in design, made in Germany in the 1930s. A beautiful flush mount lamp to illuminate a small space, su...
Art Glass
French Art Deco Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount in Bronze and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Starburst Sunburst Ceiling Light, Bronze, Milk Glass An exceptional Art Deco starburst shaped engraved and molded bronze ceiling lamp, France, 1930s-1940s. Large size. Th...
Bronze
Impressive Hand Crafted White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique 3-light chandelier with a perfect size and beautifully carved alabaster shade. Thanks to its large size, its deep bowl shape and its classical design this great alabaster ch...
Alabaster, Bronze, Brass
Petite Satin Swirl Glass Flush Mount, 1980s, Eglo Leuchten, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chrome and glass flush mount. Made in the Art Deco style. It can be used also as a wall light. The light fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. Mad...
Metal
French 1920s Art Deco Matte glass Black Illustrated Nickel Plated Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s Art Deco pendant lamp Matte glass with black illustrated pattern Brass nickel-plated gallery, glass holder E27 / E26 Weight: 1.10 kg / 2.4 lb Priced per individual item. All...
Brass, Nickel
Art Deco ceiling lamp with glass sticks vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp with glass sticks vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Brass
Rare Art Deco Enameled w. Vibrant Colors Glass Pendant Light by Loys Lucha
By Loys Lucha
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, large and stylish work of lighting art, made and signed by Loys Lucha. If you are passionate about early 20th-century decorative art, then this striking 4-light pendant wi...
Brass, Enamel
Extra Large Sunburst Chandelier Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind extra large (31,5 inches ) gilt sunburst light fixture in wrought iron. Spain, 1940s. This monumental triple layered ceiling flush mount was entirely made in hand-forge...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Brass Clear Pressed Glass Grape Clusters
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art deco ceiling lamp. Brass fixture with grape clusters of clear pressed glass. Diameter ceiling rose 155 mm / 6.1 inches 3x E26 / E27 Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per indiv...
Brass
Swedish Opaline Glass & Burnished Copper Flush Mount, 1940s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco flush mount has been designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s. The light features a classic stepped opaline glass shade in a tiered silhouette, characteristic...
Copper
Large 19.8Ø Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Stylized Flower Shape Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, Art Deco chandelier with a stylized flower shade and perfect matching stylized canopy. Thanks to its large size and superb condition this three-light alabaster chandelier...
Alabaster, Metal, Wire, Bronze, Brass
Reproduction of a nickel - plated art deco ceiling lamp with glass sticks
Located in Wien, AT
Ceiling lamp in the style of Art deco This is a reproduction. ( New ) We have also the same in brass would be a little bit cheaper. Glass rods can be as shown or they can be straight...
Nickel
One of... German Vintage Blown Glass Flush Mounts Ceiling or Wall Lights 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... minimalist blown glass and lacquered metal flush mount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26).
Blown Glass
2 ceiling lamps with original glass shades vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 ceiling lamps with original glass shades vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original glass shades
Brass
Large Murano Glass Flush Mount Flower Shaped Chandelier, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Large Murano glass flush mount flower shaped chandelier, In stock A beautifully sculptural ceiling fixture, this large Murano glass flush mount cha...
Glass
Large Timeless & Colorful Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount 19.8 Ø
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and timeless design alabaster chandelier. Thanks to its large size, its structurally sound condition and its truly timeless design this handcarved alabaster chandelier...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
French Art Deco Brass and Frosted Cut Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large Art deco ceiling lamp. Brass and frosted glass. Diameter foot 22 cm / 8.6” Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internat...
Brass
French Cut Clear Pink Crystal Waterfall Seven-Light Flush Mount Chandelier 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wonderful and rare pure crystal six-tier waterfall flush mount or chandelier, France circa 19130-1939. Chrome mounted, frames covered with large pink faceted crystals surrounded by...
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
$1,170Sale Price|75% Off
French Art Deco Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1930 French Art Deco four-light golden brass fixture with crystal bobeches, Rewired. The golden brass is best shown in the last picture. Th...
Brass
Striking & Extra Large Art Deco Glass Art & Brass Chandelier, Ten Light Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and exclusive 1930s lighting ART for the perfect atmosphere by Meissen If you are looking for a remarkable chandelier to grace your living space then this almost antique A...
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Modern Art Deco Style Alabaster Flush Mounts / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare design and practical size, pair of alabaster flush mounts. This identical pair of excellent quality and superb condition flus...
Alabaster, Metal
French Art Deco White Black Veining Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovery Arte Deco era alabaster pendant / light fixture, France, 1930-1939. Hand-carved shade from a solid alabaster rock with beautiful black veining and polished to a natural shin...
Alabaster
French Art Deco Alabaster Bronze Chandelier Pendant, Paris, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Wonderful Art Deco Alabaster and gilt bronze three-light chandelier, France, Paris, 1910-1920. Large alabaster dome supported by a gilt bronze fr...
Alabaster, Bronze
French Art Deco Iron and Frosted Cut Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French frosted and clear, cut glass globe flush mount Iron glass holder Diameter foot 310 mm / 1' 0.2" Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been mad...
Iron
French Art Deco Frosted Glass Brass Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco burnished brass chandelier with a central frosted high relief glass bowl shade surrounded by five curved lamp arms with frosted high relief glass globes, France, 1940-1949. ...
Brass
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Art Deco Gold Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our beloved old chandelier, restored with love and expertise in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is compatible with the US, as it has been professionally re-wired and is rea...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Large & Stylish Design White Veins Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great design, hand carved, antique alabaster three-light chandelier. Thanks to its deep shade and beautiful Art Deco design this timeless alabaster chandelier will lo...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp Large White Metal, France 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 23" flush mount from enameled aluminum, France circa 1935-1940 Elegant spun aluminum light with 2 bulbs and passive soft lighting. It's in...
Aluminum, Metal
Art Deco Porcelain Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Bauhaus Germany around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco porcelain ceiling or wall lamp by Bauhaus germany around 1920s Original condition The bulb is not included.
Porcelain
$675Sale Price|54% Off
Vintage Art Deco Modernist Baby Blue Molded Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Amityville, NY
Gorgeous baby blue Modernist Art Deco flush mount globe ceiling light. Pressed glass technique used to create a layered effect, reminiscent of gathered or pleated fabric. These layer...
Glass
$675Sale Price|50% Off
Avvolto Sconce / Flushmount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern wall light or flushmount shown in smoky Murano glass hand blown to create a stylish wrapped or enveloped design pattern, mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Ber...
Brass
French Art Deco Flush Mount Chandelier Glass & Brass 1930s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant French Art Deco flush mount ceiling light with textured glass and brass from the 1930s. Manufacturer: unknown. Execution: round. Style: art deco, mid century, modernist....
Brass
Jean Perzel No. 2075 Ceiling Lamp – Timeless French Modernism
Located in Dronten, NL
Exemplifying the precision and poise of French Art Deco design, the No. 2075 ceiling lamp by Jean Perzel is a masterclass in understated luxury. Originally conceived in the early 20t...
Steel
1920s Art Deco Bronze Chandelier with Large Alabaster Shades and Sculptural Arms
Located in Lisse, NL
A bold and elegant 1920s Art Deco chandelier that combines sculptural bronze with luminous alabaster. Crafted in richly patinated bronze, this chandelier features flowing, organical...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Large & Great Design Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design, early Art Deco, antique alabaster light fixture. Thanks to its large size (19.7 inches in diameter) and relatively timeless design this beautiful chandelier from th...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Brass and White Gray Glass, France, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920 French Art Deco, white / grey painted glass pendant lamp with marble effect. Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internatio...
Brass
$3,554Sale Price|20% Off
Large French Sunburst Nail Design Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large sunburst ceiling light fixture in gold leaf gilt iron, France, 1930s-1940s French wrought iron bronze gilt large sunburst flush mount or pendant with nails or spikes frame. A h...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
French Art Deco Silver Nickel-plated Clear Ribbed Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Silver Nickel plated Art deco ceiling lamp. Clear glass. Diameter foot 110 mm / 4.33” 1x E14 Weight: 0.80 kg / 1.8 lb E14 bulb holder. Priced per individual item. All lamps have ...
Nickel
Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, decorative, and rare art deco ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and chrome-coated steel metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1930s first half. The l...
Chrome
$2,298 / item
Hex Spot Light, Raw Tarnished Brass by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Handmade in solid brass exclusively for Dunlin. A heavyweight, solid brass pivoting spotlight. A cast brass ball pivot allows the light to rotate around its stem. 14.5 cm long x ...
Brass
Small Art Deco Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant w. Bronzed Stem, Finial & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and small size, two-light, white alabaster ceiling lamp of superb quality and condition. This light fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era will light up both y...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
$4,549Sale Price|20% Off
Large Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Wrought Iron, Fleur de Lys Motifs, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Black Patinated Sunburst Ceiling Light, Wrought iron, France, 1950s. This monumental ceiling flush mount is entirely made in hand-forged iron. Original finish in black color with ter...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
$1,700 / item
Large Curvo Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern wall light or flush mount with a large amber warped Murano glass shade mounted on polished nickel finish metal frame, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$177Sale Price / item|46% Off
Three Art Deco Porcelain Bauhaus Wall and Ceiling Lamps, 1920s
By Bauhaus
Located in Wien, AT
Three Art Deco porcelain Bauhaus wall and ceiling lamps, 1920s 3 are available, priced and sold per piece. Original condition on picture: left lamp H 13 cm, W 10 cm, D 9 cm. middle...
Porcelain
$2,475Sale Price / item|50% Off
Large Perzel French Art Deco 1940s Flush Ceiling Lamp Two
Located in New York, NY
A modern French Art Deco polished brass and frosted glass large flush ceiling lamps by famed lighting maker, Jean Perzel. Rewired 4 standard sockets. Can be sold individually at $495...
Brass