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.
Bernd Beisse ‘Olympia’ Wall Light in Gold – Rare Sculptural Art Deco Design
Located in Hannover, DE
A rare and sculptural wall light by the German artist Bernd Beisse, model *Olympia*, offered here as one of three available pieces. The price refers to a single lamp. Bernd Beisse i...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Alabaster, Birch and Pleated Fabric Wall Light, Sweden 1920s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This wall light was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1920s to 1930s during the Swedish Grace period. The light features a curved and carved alabaster arms emerging from a...
Alabaster
Two 1990 Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Rostrato Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of wall lights designed and manufactured in Italy in the style of Barovier, which invented this particular glass processing technique named Rostrato characterized by large lig...
Brass
$2,390 / set
Pair of Art Deco wall sconces by SEVB
By SEVB Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Art Deco wall sconces, circa 1930. Made of pressed molded glass decorated with pine cones. Hammered iron frame. Wired, E14 socket. In perfect condition. Total Height: 30.5 c...
Iron
Pair of Fan-Shaped Wall Sconces - Art Deco Style - 1970s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Fan-Shaped Wall Sconces in Gilded Metal, White and Amber glass paste, 1970s A rare and exquisite pair of handcrafted wall sconces in the Art Deco style, dating from the 1970...
Metal
Italian Large Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Large Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights in Art Deco Style, 1990s Beautiful set of two gorgeous large wall lamps made of strong brass base and light wavy Murano glasses in l...
Brass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Gold Dust Inclusions and Brass
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A pair of refined Murano glass wall lamps with gold dust inclusions, made in Italy. The diffuser is made of vertically ribbed glass, embellished with gold dust inclusions, typical o...
Brass
Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Sconces, 1940s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 standard light bulb. Wire...
Brass
$1,027 / item
Eden Alley wall light
Located in Firenze, FI
Illuminate your space with the sleek design of our wall light featuring a painted aluminum structure and a painted iron lampshade. This exceptional light fixture combines durability ...
Aluminum, Iron
Set of 4 Art Deco Wall Sconces by Henry Petitot, Bronze & Frosted Glass
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Set of 4 French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Petitot, Paris, 1920s. Rare and elegant set of four French Art Deco wall sconces by Petitot, produced in Paris, France, during the 1920s. Ea...
Bronze
Art Deco Brass Adjustable Pair of Wall Lamps, 1940s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Brass Pair of Wall Lamps, 1940s, Italy Very nice high quality wall lamps. 5 pieces available ( 2 pair and 1 single ) Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamp...
Brass, Metal
Oval Frosted Glass and Black-White Porcelain Single Wall Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Oval Frosted Glass and Black-White Porcelain Single Wall or Ceiling Light by ges. gesch, 1930s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamp Lamp is in very good condition. These ...
Porcelain, Glass
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces - Bronze, Brass, Mirror & Glass - France 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces - Bronze, Brass, Mirror & Glass - France 1930s Elegant and refined pair of original French Art Deco wall sconces. Graceful symmetrical design, cha...
Brass, Bronze
Degue Style Pair French 1930 art deco Wall Sconces Lamps Léon Hugue Paris
By Degué
Located in Verviers, BE
Degue Style Pair French 1930 art deco Wall Sconces Lamps Léon Hugue Paris A wonderful Pair French 1930 art deco Sconces lamps style of the Paris based company of Léon Hugue, A nickel...
Bronze
Art Deco style Pink Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Fittings, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco style Pink Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Fittings, in Stock 3 tiers scalloped and textured glasses 3 tinted glasses, 3 different pink hues Brass fittings. Textured Mu...
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
$823 / set
Mercury Glass Wall Lights Circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mercury Glass Wall Lights Circa 1920s - Price is for the pair - Mercury glass shades - Aged steel arms and back plates - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - German ~ 1920s - 41cm tall x 23cm ...
Steel
French Cast Iron Art Deco Opaline Glass Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French cast iron wall light Rust brown cast iron, brass top and opaline glass Size wall plate 190 × 30 mm Weight: 2.60 kg / 5.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been ...
Iron
Pair of Vintage Industrial GEC Gecoray Mirrored Glass Wall Light c.1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
Well-proportioned shop window display lamps made in England by GEC (General Electric Company), c.1920. Branded as the GecoRay, these lights were designed to illuminate stock high-en...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Pressed Glass and Brass Sconces, France, 1930s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco wall lamps, France, c. 1930, lampshades in clear glass pressed into a mold and etched, the glasses have geometric and floral motifs, brass structure. The lamps have...
Brass
Pair of Swedish Modern Giltwood Wall Sconces with Pleated Fabric Shades, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pair of Swedish Modern wall sconces, handcrafted in Sweden during the 1940s. Each sconce is composed of a sculptural giltwood backplate with refined leaf-form detailing, supp...
Fabric, Giltwood
Pair of Archimede Seguso "Bullicante" Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1940s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Each sconce features a beautifully flared, sculptural shade in thick clear Murano glass worked in the bullicante technique — a refined Venetian method creating controlled air bubbles...
Brass
A Pair of 21st Century Barovier Style Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 21st-century gold and clear Murano glass wall sconces showcase a refined Art Deco aesthetic inspired by the Barovier style. The handblown glass shades have a delicate ribbe...
Brass
Rare Pair Midcentury Modern, Art Deco Style Cone-Shaped Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and very rare midcentury design alabaster wall lights. If you are looking for a striking and practical pair of design sconces to enrich your midcentury modern (inspired)...
Alabaster, Metal
Set of Eight Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 8 Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. One LED E26 base socket. G...
Brass
$1,900Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of French 1920s Art Deco Plaster Sconcea
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of 1920s large French torchiere style wall lights . Rewired with e12 Candelabra sockets .
Plaster
Pair of Barovier & Toso Art Deco Style Brass and Textured Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured Murano glass wall lamps with a bark-effect finish and brass finishes. The lamps are equipped with two lamp holders, each with an E14 socket for Europe or an E12 sock...
Brass
Set of Eight of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demilune Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 8 Art Deco style Murano glass demilune wall sconces, In stock One LED E 26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured smoked Murano glass, Wired to the Amer...
Brass
Italian Murano Crystal Glass and Brass Wall Sconces in the Art Deco Style
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Crystal Glass and Brass Wall Sconces in the Art Deco Style Beautiful set of two gorgeous wall sconces made of transparent Murano glasses and strong brass base. Art De...
Brass
Rare Venini 1930 Carlo Scarpa Brass Diamond Glass Applique
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
rare and elegant Murano Glass wall sconce with Diamante pattern glass and Brass parts probably created by Carlo Scarpa for Venini.
Brass
Pair of Wall Lights by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, 1940s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Elegant and atmospheric, this rare pair of wall lights by Archimede Seguso embodies the poetic refinement of early Murano glass production in the mid-20th century. Each sconce featu...
Brass
Pair of Antique Italian Rococo Crystal and Bronze Appliques 1920 Four Lights
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Four-Light Crystal and Bronze Appliques, Italian manufacture from the Early 1900s in perfect condition, restored and electrified to European standards by our workshop. From a...
Crystal, Bronze
Barovier & Toso Art Dèco Style Brass and Rostrato Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This stunning pair of Murano glass sconces has been handcrafted using the Rostrato technique. This means that each segment of glass has been individually fired in relief to achieve a...
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
Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount Sconces with Art Deco Inspired Bezel, Timeless yet Elegant. Perfect for creating the perfect warm glow in any interior. Each sconce is wire...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Style Brass and Murano Glass Grit Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A pair of Graniglia Murano glass wall lamps, featuring a leaf-shaped texture and a crystal-colored finish. Three elongated glass panels taper toward the bottom, culminating in a blow...
Brass
Reproduction of a of art deco nickel wall lamp (Smaller one)
Located in Wien, AT
Reproduction of a nickel art deco wall lamp This is a reproduction. ( New ) We have also the same in polished brass. It can be brass and lacuered too. The last photo shows we have t...
Brass, Nickel
Reproduction of a of art deco nickel wall lamp (Bigger one)
Located in Wien, AT
Reproduction of a nickel art deco wall lamp This is a reproduction. ( New ) We have also the same in polished brass. It can be brass and lacuered too. The last photo shows we have t...
Brass, Nickel
ART DECO wall lamps applique lamp bronze, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Wall Sconce This rare wall sconce captivates with its simple and functional Art Deco design. The wall sconce demonstrates outstanding craftsmanship and quality. This wall ...
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights, Black glass sphere and brass accessories. Textured Murano glass. Wiring according to the A...
Brass
Attributed to Barovier & Toso Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous pair of Art Deco Murano glass wall sconces is entirely handcrafted. They are decorated using the Pulegoso technique, which features large air bubbles within the high-qu...
Brass
Sculptural Art Deco Egyptian Pharaoh Face Sconce, Saint Clément Ceramic, 1960s
By Atelier Sedap, Alberto Giacometti, Saint-Clément, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Lille, FR
Sculptural Art Deco Egyptian Pharaoh Face Sconce, Saint Clément Ceramic, 1960s.
Ceramic, Faience
$1,434 / set
Muller Frères Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Art Deco wall sconces, circa 1925. Wrought iron frame, glass shades signed Muller Frères. Wired, B22 socket. In perfect condition. Total height: 32 cm Width: 10.5 cm Depth: ...
Wrought Iron
Danish Tulip Brass & Opaline Glass Wall Lamp from Fog & Mørup, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Early Wall Light called 'Tulip' made in-house at Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1940. Distinct art deco styling and execution. Composed of patinated brass and mounted with a opali...
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Bronze Two-light Wall Sconces, France, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Art Deco alabaster and bronze double-arm wall sconces, France 1930s. White alabaster with beautiful black veins, bronze beautifuly eleaborate. Both pieces in very good vint...
Alabaster, Bronze
BRONX Sconce in Concrete, Rippled Glass and Metal Mesh by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Part of The Boroughs Collection, created in partnership with The Brownstone Boys. Inspired by the Bronx's rich musical heritage and loosely based on a vinyl record platter, the Bronx...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Reproduction of a nickel - plated art deco wall lamp with glass sticks
Located in Wien, AT
Reproduction of a nickel - plated art deco ceiling lamp with glass sticks This is a reproduction. ( New ) We have also the same in brass would be a little bit cheaper. Depending on t...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Lacquered Art Deco Palm Torcheres in the Style of Serge Roche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of Art Deco palm-form floor lamps in the style of Serge Roche, showcasing a dramatic architectural silhouette and exceptional craftsmanship. Each lamp is finished in ...
Brass, Wire
Pair of Art Decò Style Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A pair of Art Deco-style wall lamps, featuring a double bowl in hand-blown Murano glass, and a brass frame. These highly decorative lamps are suitable for any setting. Their light is...
Brass
Murano Art Glass and Chrome Cobalt Blue Color Wall Light and Sconces, 1990
Located in Roma, Lazio
Fascinating cobalt blue color for this Murano glass wall lamp, a fascinating and very elongated design, with a beautiful finish of these trihedrons. All in rich Murano glass. They h...
Chrome
Italian Murano Crystal Glass and Brass Wall Sconces in the Art Deco Style
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Crystal Glass and Brass Wall Sconces in the Art Deco Style Beautiful set of two gorgeous and heavy wall sconces made of thick Murano glasses with much real gold shimm...
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Wall Light with Opal Glass, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage art deco light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. It features a rusty metal chrome plated wall mounting with swich and an opaline glass. The socket requires sta...
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Style, Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful pair of wall sconces in Murano curved satiny glass. Notches decor. "Art Deco" style. Illuminated by 2 bulbs
Murano Glass
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Tex...
Brass
Art Deco Alabaster Wall Lights Set, French Design, 1980s, Elegant Glow
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful, exclusive set of two alabaster wall lights is sure to be a real eye-catcher. The design is in the style of French Art Deco, simple yet sophisticated. The alabaster's ...
Alabaster, Metal
PoliArte Sculpted Glass Silver Yellow Wall Light, Italy, 1970s
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Rijssen, NL
Frosted stained wall lights. Manufactured by PoliArte, Italy in the 1970s. Albano Poli founded Poliarte in 1968 as an innovative and experimental lighting company. His typical style...
Glass
Set of 6 Massive Lucite Gold Wall Lights Post-Modern, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful set of 6 very large 17" lucite wall lights, France, circa 1980- sold and priced as pairs(2) Sold as sets of two. Measurements are: 17" x 6.3" x 3.15" Elegantly post-moder...
Metal, Gold Plate
French Cast Iron Art Deco Clear Holophane Glass Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French cast iron wall light Rust brown cast iron, brass top and clear Holophane glass Size wall plate 190 × 30 mm Weight: 3.20 kg / 7.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps ha...
Iron
Italian Art Deco Style Brass and Green Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Art Deco Brass and Green Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Barovier Style Beautiful set of two gorgeous heavy wall lamps entirely hand-crafted in Murano made of green M...
Brass
$1,434 / set
Muller Frères Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco wall sconces, circa 1925. Glass paste shades. Silvered brass mount. Wired, B22 socket. Bulbs are available on Amazon US. The sconces can be mounted either way up or down. In...
Brass