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.
Pair Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Lights, Torchiere, France, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of tall Art Deco torchiere wall sconces, France 1930s. Very elegant design made of burnished brass with hand-blown opaline glass shades. Each sconce takes one Edison E14 candela...
Brass
Pair Maison Baguès Style Wrought Iron Crystal Flower Wall Sconces, France, 1920s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of gilded wrought iron two-arm wall lights in Maison Baguè style, France, 1920s. Wonderful art environment handcrafted in wrought iron and gilded, enriched with clear, green and...
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Lantern Wall Light by French Designer, Wrought Iron, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco lantern wall light or sconce. Striking French design from the 1930s. Original patinated wrought frame and lantern with original colored glass shades. Re...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Art Deco Style Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of large Art Deco style Murano glass and brass wall lights, in stock Fume, bronze color and horizontal striation texture Brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm ...
Brass
Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant pink Murano glass wall sconces, featuring a refined Art Deco-inspired design. The diffuser has a soft, gently rounded shape, crafted from pink glass with a textured three-di...
Brass
Set of Two Rare & Monumental Art Deco Sconces or Wall Lights France 1920s
By Jacques Adnet, Atelier Jean Perzel, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in München, BY
Set of two extremely rare and monumental Art Deco sconces or wall lamps. Designed and manufactured in France, probably in 1920s / 1930s. Executed in copper, metal and oak wood, each...
Metal, Copper
Rare Tomaso Buzzi "Tulip-Shaped Lattimo Incamiciato" Sconces, Venini, 1930s
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptional and extraordinarily rare pair of tulip-shaped wall sconces designed by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Murano, circa 1932–1934. These museum-quality examples of Italian deco...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Rare Large Pair of Carlo Scarpa Reticello Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Rare Large Pair of Carlo Scarpa Reticello Murano Glass Sconces for VeniniAn exceptionally rare and unusually large pair of wall sconces designed...
Brass
Pair Bronze Opaline Glass Lily Sconces by Hilliard Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of hand-cast bronze and opaline glass lily sconces by Hilliard Lamps.
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces in Matte and Glossy Pink Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant Italian wall sconce crafted from Murano glass, distinguished by its elongated silhouette and softly rounded geometric shapes. The outer panel is made of pale pink matte op...
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 and heavy wall sconces made of thick Murano glasses with much real gold shimm...
Brass
Rare Pair of Carlo Scarpa Reticello Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1940
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptionally elegant and rare pair of wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano, circa 1940s. Each sconce features a beautifully proportioned cup-shaped diffuser...
Brass
$1,739 / set
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Art Deco wall sconces, circa 1930. Tinted pressed-molded glass with geometric decoration. Metal mounts. Electrified, E14 sockets. In perfect condition. Height: 31 cm Width: ...
Glass
Pair of Art Deco Blood orange wall lights
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Circa 1930, this wonderful pair of Art Deco Clam Shell Wall lights are blood orange in colour and offered in excellent condition. No pitting to the chrome or chips to the shells, a r...
Chrome
$1,391 / 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
$2,611 / item
Art Deco Brass Wall Lamp, Wall Uplight, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant wall uplight. Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures Now hand-crafted and manufactured at th...
Brass
$667 / set
Pair of white Art Deco Shell Wall Lights
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Circa 1930, these wonderful Art Deco Clam Shell Wall lights are offered in excellent condition. No pitting to the chrome or chips to the shells, a rare find indeed in such excellent ...
Chrome
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 and White Glass Paste, 1970s A rare and exquisite pair of handcrafted wall sconces in the Art Deco style, dating from the 1970s. Thes...
Metal
Perfect Pair Art Deco Hand-Carved Alabaster Fan Wall Sconces, circa 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and highly stylish pair of hand-carved Art Deco alabaster wall sconces with a striking folded fan design. This beautiful pair of...
Alabaster, Metal
Pair of Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Murano Glass Sconces Green Gold, 1940s
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptionally refined pair of wall sconces designed by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini during the 1940s, embodying the architect's unmistakable ability to translate classical elegance int...
Brass
Pair of Murano Pulegoso Glass and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant pair of Italian wall lamps with hand-blown Murano "pulegoso" glass shades. The slightly tapered white glass features a dense pattern of suspended air bubbles, giving the s...
Brass
Pair of Glass Paste Wall Sconces - Art Deco Style - 1970s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Wall Sconces in Gilded Metal, White glass paste, 1970s A rare pair of handcrafted wall sconces in the Art Deco style, dating from the 1970s, originally shaped, composed of...
Metal
Set of Six Art Deco Style Italian Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six Art Deco style Italian Murano glass wall sconces featuring smoked glass diffusers with a horizontal striated texture, black opaline glass finials, and solid brass accents....
Brass
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
Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vetri d’Arte Thick Glass Wall Sconces, 1940s (5/6)
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptional pair of wall sconces designed by Archimede Seguso and produced by Seguso Vetri d’Arte in Murano, Italy, during the 1940s. These remarkable fixtures combine substantia...
Brass
Ercole Barovier, "Medusa Piccola" Art Deco Wall Sconces, Murano, circa 1940
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An extraordinary and exceptionally rare pair of “Medusa Piccola” wall sconces, designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso in Murano, circa 1940. This smaller version of the cel...
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
Sconce by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconce by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1940s This sconce by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, reflects the maker's mastery of hand-blown Murano glass, paire...
Brass
Set of 3 Art Deco Style Italian Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 Art Deco Style Italian Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Contemporary Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired ...
Brass
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
$1,343 / set
Set of 4 opaque Art Deco Shell Wall lights
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful set of 4 Art Deco Shell Wall Lights. The clam shell shades are opaque and are in excellent condition. They are held firmly in place via small chrome brackets and sit neat...
Chrome
Barbara Half-Dome Rattan Wall Sconce Bent Rattan Art Deco Wall Light
Located in Oxford, GB
Designed by Bill Parry The Barbara is a handcrafted wall sconce — shaped from bent natural rattan cane in an elegant half-dome silhouette by a small circle of makers. Each piece is ...
Rattan
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 Large Murano Sconces by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vetri D' Arte, 1940s
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptional and highly sculptural pair of wall sconces designed by Archimede Seguso and produced by Seguso Vetri d’Arte during the 1940s. These rare fixtures embody the refined di...
Brass
$1,856 / item
Art Deco Brass Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1940s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Brass Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1940s, Italy Very nice high quality wall lamps. 5 pieces available ( 2 pair and 1 single ) Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These la...
Metal, Brass
Rare Carlo Scarpa for Venini "Mezzo Diamante" Murano Glass Sconces, 1940s Pair
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptionally rare pair of Murano glass wall sconces attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, circa 1940, showcasing one of the master's most celebrated surface treatments: t...
Brass
Matching Pair of Early Deco Porcelain Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice simple pair of matching porcelain bare bulb sconces. The ceramic fixture is antique white with a fine crackle finish and a contrasting black outline design. There may ...
Porcelain
Swedish Grace wall light, decor of woman & cherub. white metal & glass, 1930s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare wall light with decor of woman and cherub, in white metal and glass Swedish Grace 1930s. New wiring, follow swedish electrical standard. We recommend to rewire following buye...
Metal
Italian Brass and Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Brass and Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Art Deco Style, 1990s Set of two gorgeous wall lamps made of transparent thick Murano glasses in light wavy shape and sturdy brass wal...
Brass
Art Deco Bauhaus Brass Wall Light by Woka Lamps Vienna, Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant wall-lamp with uplight and downlight function Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Brass
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Rare and charming ceiling light fixture, designed and made in Sweden during the late 1930s. The fixture features a hand-painted glass shade that is elegantly mounted on a polished ch...
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Gilt Metal Floral Wall Sconce, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully sculptural Italian wall sconce composed of hand-formed gilt metal leaves arranged in the form of an open flower. Broad, curling metal petals radiate outward from the c...
Metal
Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell Scissor Metal Wall Lamp Sconce, circa 1930
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an original extendable metal wall lamp or scissor sconce designed by famous Bauhaus school metal workshop foreman Christian Dell in 1933 for Kaiser Idell. This large version ...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Charles Schneider French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This rare French Art Deco pendant chandelier was created by renowned glassmaker Charles Schneider at his Épinay-sur-Seine workshop near Paris, France, circa 1920. Combining exception...
Bronze
$1,071 / set
Set of 3 Art Deco Amber Shell wall lights
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful set of 3 Art Deco Shell Wall Lights. The shades are in excellent condition and a lovely toffee amber colour. The shells are held firmly in place via small chrome brackets...
Chrome
Brass Wall Light with Art Deco Pattern and Opaline Glass, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Wall light with Art Deco pattern and opaline glass ball, reconstructed from the originals. Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Style Pink Textured Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco Style Pink Textured Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy In stock and ready to ship from our Miami gallery, these Art Deco style pink Murano glass wall sconces...
Brass
Italian Art Deco Style Murano Wall Sconces with Glass Rods and Brass
Located in LA, CA
Gorgeous and glamorous set of two wall sconces made of long transparent glass rods with a full brass frame. These wall sconces with their timeless design made in Italy in the Art Dec...
Brass
Industrial Black Metal Office Wall Lamp by Seminara Torino, 1930s, Italy
By Kaiser Dell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian industrial black metal office wall lamp with adjustable arm and shade, Seminara TORINO, 1930s, Italy Very elegant and minimalist Lamps...
Metal
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Light Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Refined and delicate design for this transparent pink Murano glass wall light. The wall light is made up of a brass structure which allow...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Style Smoked Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount Sconces with Art Deco Inspired Bezel, Timeless and Elegant. Perfect for creating the perfect warm glow in any interior. Each sconce is wire...
Brass
ART DECO wall lamps applique lamp, 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
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
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
Art Deco Wall Sconce by Sofar, Nickel Bronze and Frosted Glass, France
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco-inspired wall sconce crafted in frosted glass and polished nickel. Its geometric design, built around layered rectangular volumes, evokes the architectural elegance of Frenc...
Brass
Reproduction of a of art deco nickel wall lamp (Bigger one)
Located in Wien, Au
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 (Smaller one)
Located in Wien, Au
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
Pair of Art Deco-Style Brass and Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Graniglia Finish
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A pair of gold-colored Graniglia Murano glass wall lamps, featuring a leaf-shaped texture and a gold crystal finish. Three elongated glass panels taper toward the bottom, culminating...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Style Gold Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco inspired Murano glass and brass flush mount wall lights with a timeless yet elegant aesthetic. Perfect for creating the perfect warm light in any environment. Each w...
Brass
Rare Set of Four Carlo Scarpa Reticello Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1940s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptionally elegant and rare set of four wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano, circa 1940s. Each sconce features a beautifully proportioned cup-shaped diffu...
Brass