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.
1920s French Art Deco Wrought Iron Bird Pendant Light with Geometric Glass Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Sculptural birds, textured ironwork, and luminous geometric glass give this French Art Deco pendant a wonderfully individual presence. Dating from circa 1920, this distinctive light...
Wrought Iron
Large Art Deco White Milk Glass Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A gorgeous large Art Deco white milk glass chandelier, pendant, or lantern, handcrafted with exceptional attention to detail. This striking...
Metal
1920s Art Deco Hexagonal Opaline Glass Pendant with Orange Geometric Decor
Located in Lisse, NL
A small pendant with a surprisingly strong graphic presence, this original 1920s Art Deco light combines crisp geometry, warm color and beautifully shaped opaline glass. The hexagon...
Brass, Wire
Pair Swedish Wall Lights Brass and Opaline Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Brass wall lights, Sweden, 1970s. Elegant design with hand-blown opaline glass ball globes. Both pieces in fine vintage condition, glass globes without chips or cracks, a...
Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown oval opaline glass globe pendants, brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1950s. With a single brass and porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for large sized bulb (e...
Brass
French Etched Glass Globe Bell Jar Lantern, Chapel Lantern, Late 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind antique hand blown clear etched glass three-light bell lantern with very elegant brass mounts, France, circa 1880-1890. The glass bowl and the upper glass plate are entir...
Brass
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elab...
Brass, Chrome
German Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling pendant Light 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco matte glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1910 Lamp sockets: 1 E27 (US E26). Height of body: 35 cm
Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s. One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized screw bulb up to 100W. Both...
Brass
Handcrafted Stain Leaded Art Deco Glass Pendant Diamant Design & Great Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful ceiling lamp for the perfect ambiance. If you are looking for a rare, beautiful and geometric design Art Deco pendant then this unique specimen from the 1920s could be the...
Glass
Tiffany & Co. Style Lantern, Art Deco Design, Ruby Glass, 1990s
Located in Hannover, DE
This exclusive lantern is truly something special, and we're sure you'll love how well-made it is. We really wanted to make sure that the workmanship was top-notch, and we succeeded!...
Metal, Lead
Antique Adlake Railroad Lamp or Lantern Chicago
By Chicago Northwestern Railroad
Located in Bensalem, PA
Please look up pictures for overall detail and measurements. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Metal
Art Deco Hexagonal Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco lantern circa 1930. Hexagonal wrought iron frame and sandblasted glass. Perfect condition and electrified. Total height: 128 cm Lantern height: 70 cm Diameter: 42 cm Weight...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Art Deco Italian Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, 1950-1959
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Italian hand blown opaline globe pendants, burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, 1950-1959. European wiring with a single brass and porcelain Edison E-27 light socket ...
Brass
French Art Deco Bronze and Clear Glass Four-Light Lantern, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Art Deco bronze and clear glass cylindrical lantern with a central four-light candelabra cluster, France, 1930-1939. This lantern is in very good condition, no damages, rewired. Fo...
Bronze
Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Pendants, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown Opaline glass ball pendants with burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1930-1939. One porcelain E27 light socket for a large sized bulb up to 100W. Meas...
Brass
French Ezan Art Deco Glass Pendant with American Machine Age Appeal, 1930s
Located in Lisse, NL
Art Deco craftsmanship with a distinctly American Machine Age character. This remarkable French pendant seems to capture movement at the precise moment it turns into sculpture. Con...
Metal, Wire
French Art Deco Alabaster Looking Art Glass Pendant Lantern, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco high-releaf marbled glass pendant or lantern, France, circa 1920-1930. Art glass with a high relief rim with vine leaf motifs in shape of carved alabaster with beautiful bla...
Brass
Monumental Art Deco Green Wrought Iron Lantern, Italy 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant Italian lantern dating from the 1930s, finely crafted in hand-forged wrought iron with textured frosted glass panels. The tapered hexagonal body is enriched with delicate scr...
Metal
Eden small Meridian half lantern wall light
Located in Firenze, FI
Elevate your home décor with our wall lantern with brass structure and glass. Crafted with high-quality materials, this wall lantern exudes luxury and sophistication, creating a warm...
Brass
Unique French Gilt Bronze Crystal Three-Light Lantern or Chandelier, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Unique, Wonderful Art Deco gilt bronze and crystal chandelier or lantern with a three-light central candelabra cluster, France, 1910-1920. Crown-shaped, richly decorated frame made o...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Art Deco Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Antique Art Deco Pendant Light, 1930s - antique art deco hallway light - 1930s ceiling light - antique glass pendant light Description: Antique decorated glass Art Deco pendant lig...
Brass
$1,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Art Deco style white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant, lantern. Handcrafted with individual panels, this Art Deco ha...
Metal
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large French Art Deco gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster bowl shade suspended from three gilt bronze arms with knotted rope shape. T...
Alabaster, Bronze
Small & Rare Triangular Design Brass & Glass Up and Down Light Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare shape, brass frame pendant with stylish ripple glass. If you are looking for another unique and stylish pendant to grace your hallway, stairwell or perhaps a landing then this ...
Brass, Wire
Set of Three Italian Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, 1950's
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three Italian hand blown opaline globe pendants, brass mounts, chain and canopy, 1950-1959. With a single porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for large sized bulb (each penda...
Brass
Antique Venetian Citrine Glass and Wrought Iron Lantern, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
A superb antique Venetian lantern, circa 1920, featuring a richly textured hand-blown glass body in a luminous citrine hue, enclosed within its original hand-forged iron framework. ...
Metal
$4,137Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century English Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Bronze Lantern A true statement piece of interior lighting in the form of an English bronze art deco style lantern. With milk glass inserts both to sides...
Bronze
$3,000 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Art Deco pendants. Textured glass diffuser over a decorative frosted glass disc. Great over a kitchen center island.
Steel
Grande French Antique Brass and Glass Lantern, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Large French lantern made of brass with 8 panes of glass. The lantern holds four candelabra lights. We were drawn to the striking and impressive size of this fixture. It has been new...
Brass
Large Italian Art Deco Wrought Iron Lantern, Paolo Buffa Style. 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Large Italian Art Deco Lantern in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s This is a highly elegant piece, crafted thanks to the remarkable technical expertise of Italian craftsmen. T...
Wrought Iron
Dagobert Peche & Wiener Werkstätte Art Deco Chandelier, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elaborate pendant light, chased brass, with casted parts - see secondary image - in the making - from the workshop - Lenght custom made Most components according to the UL regu...
Brass
French Art Deco Hall Lantern with Four Thick Molded Glass Panels, circa 1930
Located in Lisse, NL
There is something wonderfully architectural about this small French Art Deco lantern. Rather than relying on elaborate metalwork, its entire character comes from the striking contra...
Wire, Metal
Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s. One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized screw bulb up to 100W...
Brass
Art Deco Marbled Opaline Glass Pendant with Leaf Reliefs, France, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco high-releaf marbled glass pendant or lantern, France, circa 1920-1930. Art glass with high relief rim with vine leaf motifs, in shape of carved white alabaster with beautifu...
Brass
Enchanting Venini Atr. Reticello Murano Glass Lantern or Pendants 1940s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing and rare pendant with a precious hand blown "reticello " Murano glass cup with a delicate pure crystal cascade. Three E 27 light bulbs. by Venini, 1940. Timeless decoration...
Blown Glass
Bronze Art Deco Lantern, Circa 1920-30s
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco bronze lantern has strong geometric lines, floral corner motifs, and a naturally aged verdigris patina. The scale and craftsmanship make it a striking architectural fea...
Bronze
French Art Deco Pressed Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1930
Located in Merida, Yucatan
French Art Deco Pressed Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1930 Nickel-Plated Brass with Stylized Floral Motif Art Deco hall lantern, France, circa 1930. Pressed glass panels with stylized...
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco clear Murano glass pendant by Ercole Barovier, Italy 1930-1939. Very elegant design centred by a Murano crystal glass tulip, brass mounted. Glass and crystal in fine conditi...
Crystal, Brass
Cut Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Deco ceiling light from the 1930-1940s. Intricately detailed brass hardware and a rare acorn-shaped blown glass diffuser, which has a satin finish on the bottom with cut dec...
Brass
Tall French Art Deco Bronze Opaline Glass Torchiere Wall Sconce Indoor Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Superb, tall bronze wall torchiere sconce or wall lantern for indoor and outdoor use, France, 1920-1929. Old Bronze richly decorated with fine details, hand-blown opaline glass ball ...
Bronze
Muller Freres Mottled Glass and Bronze Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare French Art Deco pendant by Muller Frères, Luneville, France, early 1920s. Mottled glass shade, powders are applied between two layers, that comes hung at its original solid bron...
Brass, Bronze
$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Deco White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant, Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Art Deco white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant, lantern, a pair : These Art Deco style pendants exude timeless glamour and geometric refinement. Each lantern is meticulous...
Metal
Elegant Art Decò Murano Glass Lantern by Barovier e Toso Pendant Light, 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Murano lantern attributed to the Barovier and Toso glassworks. Period 1940 1050. Art Deco style. Two light e14 European standard, possibility of wiring for USa. Lantern height 85...
Murano Glass
French Art Deco Brass Clear Glass Four-Light Lantern, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Art Deco bronze and clear glass cylindrical lantern with a central four-light candelabra cluster, France, 1930-1939. This lantern is in very good condition, no damages, rewired. Fo...
Bronze
Beautiful German Art Deco Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful rare Art Deco glass and brass pendant light. Germany 1920/1930s
Brass
Art Deco Murano Glass Pendant by Ercole Barovier, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Centered by a generous cup, single light socket E27.
Handcrafted Venetian Clear and Pink Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely original Venetian handcrafted Murano three-arm chandelier, Italy, 1930-1939. Hand blown clear and vibrant pink glass decorated with flowers, up and down leaves and crown can...
Murano Glass
Art Deco Style Light for the Karl Marx Hof Vienna, Flushmount, Can Be Modified
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed for the longest council House ever built, these lamps are located in the gangways between the blocks. The height of 50cm is the total, including the stems, the body only has...
Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Pendants, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown Opaline glass ball pendants with burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1930-1939. One porcelain E27 light socket for a large sized bulb up to 100W. Meas...
Brass
French Art Nouveau Art Deco Gilded Amber Beaded Glass Fringe Chandelier, Lantern
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique French Art Nouveau Art Deco gilded bronze lanterns and amber beaded glass straw fringe, 2 tiers. Measures: Depth 8.7 in /22 cm Width 8.7 in /22 cm Diagonal 12 in/ 3...
Brass
Eden Firenze wall lantern with arm
Located in Firenze, FI
Elevate your home décor with our brass wall light lantern with arm, featuring a brass structure and glass panels. Crafted with high-quality materials, this wall lantern exudes luxury...
Brass
Sabino Art Deco Lantern Chandelier Frosted Glass Nickeled Steel, France, 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful Sabino attribution Art Deco lantern chandelier, single socket, standard incandescnet bulb, wattage variable, hardwired, and ready for use....
Steel, Chrome, Nickel
$5,925Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Venini Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, 1940
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing and rare pendant with a precious hand blown reticello Murano glass sphere designed by Carlo Scarpa, 1940. Excellent original condition. One E27 Light bulb 60 Watt.
Blown Glass
$3,720 / item
Art Deco Cloche Lantern, Brass
Located in Westwood, NJ
This design features a graceful hand-blown glass bell. The glass is paired with a sleek cast brass circular band and Art Deco style finial. The lantern has a solid cast brass frame a...
Brass
Art Deco Large Blown Opaline Glass Globe Pendant, Italy, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Italian hand blown opaline glass globe pendant with burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, 1930-1939. It tackes one Edison E27 ...
Brass
French Art Deco Frosted Glass Brass Six-Light Chandelier, 1940s
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 g...
Brass
$940 / item
Eden west half lantern wall light
Located in Firenze, FI
Introduce a touch of sophistication to your space with our exquisite wall light featuring a brass and glass structure. Crafted with attention to detail, this light fixture showcases ...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Venini Reticello Murano Glass Sconces 1940s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of amazing and rare Sconces with a precious hand blown "reticello " Murano glass cup with a delicate pure crystal cascade , by Venini, 1940. Three E 14 light bulbs. Timeless de...
Blown Glass
Pair of Art French Deco Torchiere Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of tall Art Deco torchiere wall lights, France 1950s. Conical base of black lackered metall parcel chrome with a large opaline shade. Each sconce takes one E27 screw light bul...
Metal, Chrome