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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pair of French Maison Jansen Style Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Art Deco torchiere wall lights n Maison Janson style, France, 1950s. Elegant design in gilt brass with hand-blown opaline glass ball globes. Both pieces in fine vintage co...
Brass
Three Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three 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 e...
Brass
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 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
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Cut Glass Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful Art Deco chandelier with very elegant design, crown-shaped of gilt bronze with a satin handcut glass dome shade and a small shade hanging from the top, all supported by f...
Bronze
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
Pair of Antique Louis XVI French Lanterns Chandeliers in Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique pair of Louis XVI French lanterns. Four cast gilt bronze frames with cut and etched glass panels shade. Price per unit. Dimensions : "Width" 7.88 in/ 20 cm "Depth"...
Bronze
Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendant Brass Hand-blown Opaline 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Wonderful and rare ball pendant from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globe with beautifuly elaborate brass ...
Brass
$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
Art Deco Patinated Cast Iron Lantern, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Swedish Art Deco lantern (Bjerkås Armatur, Corona Belysning style) was designed and manufactured in the 1930s to 1940s). The light features a patinated cast iron frame suspende...
Iron
$960Sale Price|80% Off
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A Large Art Deco white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant lantern, Gorgeously handcrafted, having individual panes. The hanging lantern or ceiling fixture features sandblasted f...
Metal
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
$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
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
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
$1,070Sale Price|20% Off
Brass Art Deco Lantern with Original Cut Glass, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco lantern. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Brass frame and chain. Original cut glass which has no cracks or hidden damages. Rewired with one origin...
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
Art Deco Pendant / Lantern 1920s Fine Bronze Hexagonal Shape with Stunning Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly beautiful and practical size, single light Art Deco light fixture. With early 20th century lighting as one of our passions, we never cease to be amazed with the variety, quali...
Bronze
Murano Glass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco Murano glass pendant by Ercole Barovier, Italy 1930-1939. Very elegant design centred by a Murano crystal glass tulip, brass mou...
Crystal, Brass
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
French Art Nouveau and Art Deco Green Glass Shade and Straws Fringe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful large Italian Art Nouveau/Art Deco chandelier or hanging lamp with opaline cased green glass shade and green glass straws Measures: Diameter 20 inches / 50 cm Height 36 inc...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
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 Copper and Glass Pendant Fixture
Located in Chireno, TX
French copper and glass pendant fixture. Circa 1920-1939. Frosted glass shade. Newly wired and electrified. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include som...
Copper
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
Large French Art Deco Brass Frosted Cut Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco burnished brass chandelier surrounded by six curved lamp arms with large frosted cut crystal globes, France, 1920-1929. Overall height 38" / 96.5 cm, adjustable height by ...
Crystal, Brass
$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
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
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
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
Art Deco Lantern Ceiling Light by Hettier & Vincent
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco ceiling light/lantern, circa 1930. Made of pressed molded glass with a geometric design. Attributed to Hettier & Vincent. In perfect condition, wired, E27 socket. Total hei...
Iron
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
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
$959 / 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
$6,048Sale 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
Pair of Art Deco Marbled Glass Iron Wall Sconces Torchiere, France, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of tall Art Deco torchiere sconces, France 1930s. Very elegant design made of gilded iron parcel metal with conical marbled white glas...
Iron
Eden small Nox rectangular half lantern wall light
Located in Firenze, FI
With a very minimal chic design, the Eden rectangular wall light lantern has a simple parallelepiped shape that makes it very discreet and able to integrate into complex design proje...
Brass
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
Vintage Moroccan Glass Lantern, Moorish Style Metal Fixture, 1980s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Clear Glass Lantern Moorish Granada Spanish Style. Smaller version of our elegant Granada Moroccan pendant, diamond shape clear glass Moroccan lantern with bronze me...
Metal
$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
Pair of French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandeliers, Frosted Glass Panels
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique pair of French Art Nouveau lantern chandeliers, each with a rare hexagonal design. The six sculptural panels are framed in finely cast gilt bronze with ornate flowi...
Bronze
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
Murano Glass Wrought Iron Handcrafted Pendant or Lantern, Venice, Italy, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Murano hand blown colored glass in wrought iron frame pendant, orange, yellow and green colors with great lighting effect, Venice, Italy, 1950s. This pendant is for indoor and outdoo...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Italian Art Deco Brass and Cut Glass Lantern or Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Art Deco Brass and Cut Glass Lantern or Pendant Lamp, 1960s Beautiful old lantern or pendant lamp made of shiny crystal cut glass and full brass lamp frame. Hand-Crafted in...
Brass
Antique French Cut Glass Three-Light Hall Lantern circa 1900-1910, Electrified
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind antique hand blown clear cut glass three-light wall lantern with very elegant brass mounts, France, circa 1900-1910. The glass bowl and the upper glass plate are entirely...
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
Art Deco Brass and Glass Octagonal Design Pendant Light / Hallway, Porch Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and stylish, Italian made pendant with 16 colored art glass panels. If you are looking for a unique and stylish lantern-like pendant to grace your entry hall or landing ...
Brass
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco White Milk Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern in Dome Shape
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning Art Deco style dome form milk glass white chandelier or lantern. Having individual panes, possessing an open door pane leading to a recently wired setting housing a once c...
Glass
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass and Brass Pendants or Lanterns Atr. to Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful pair of Italian Art Deco chandeliers by Ercole Barovier, made of clear Murano glass and brass. Each with two E 27 light bulbs. We can rewire for your country standards. T...
Blown Glass
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
French Art Nouveau & Art Deco Bronze Purple Pink Glass Fringe Chandelier Lantern
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique French Art Nouveau Art Deco bronze lantern and purple and clear glass straw fringe, 2 tiers. Age Patina, Measures: Depth 7.8 in /20 cm Width 7.8 in /20 cm Diagonal ...
Bronze
$3,720 / item
Art Deco Cloche Lantern, Nickel
Located in Westwood, NJ
This design features a graceful hand-blown glass bell. The glass is paired with a sleek nickel-plated cast brass circular band and Art Deco style finial. The lantern has a solid cast...
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