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.
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elevate your interior with this authentic French Art Deco alabaster pendant chandelier, crafted in France in the 1920s. A timeless and elegant statement piece, this antique ceiling l...
Alabaster, Bronze
Vintage Alabaster Pendant Lamp, Art Deco Style, French Design, 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely pedestal lamp is made of precious alabaster, and it's a one-of-a-kind piece. This lamp is perfect for high rooms, but if you're worried about it being too long, don't be!...
Alabaster, Brass, Copper
French Clichy Green Glass Pendant Lamp, Brass Holder, Mid-20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
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
Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamp by Ystad-Metall, Brass & Teak, 1940s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking Swedish Art Deco floor lamp from the 1940s, crafted in a refined combination of brass and teak. The design features a beautifully tapered and segmented wooden stem rising fr...
Brass
Extra Large 30-Inch Alabaster Flush Mount or Pendant, Six-Light, Moon-Like Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
An exceptionally large alabaster flush mount or pendant light, featuring a 30-inch diameter shade of rare visual calm. What immediately distinguishes this piece is the untreated, no...
Alabaster, Metal, Wire, Brass
$1,169Sale Price|33% Off
Barovier & Toso chandelier verre murano opaline Art Deco , Italy 1940
Located in La xara, VC
Typical 1940s characteristics • Blown Murano glass, often colorless or slightly tinted, sometimes milky opaline, with high clarity and controlled (not random) bubbles. vinterior +1 •...
Metal, Bronze
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
Green Marbled Opaline & Burnished Brass Pendant with Tassel, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s. The light features a domed marbled glass shade in a pale green tone, animated by subtle veining that giv...
Brass
Antique 12" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A remarkable run of 12-inch Holophane ‘Reflector–Refractor’ pendant lights, made in England c.1920. Recovered from Quarr Abbey on the Isle of Wight, each pendant has survived in exc...
Brass
Vintage Bohemian Coloured Glass Bunch of Grapes Light Fitting. C.1930
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous Bohemian glass light fitting Amazing colours Original brass bulb holder, chain and ceiling rose Good condition / One of the leaves has a minor chip, shown in last image ...
Glass
Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Canopy, Germany, 1940s - 1950s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large Art Deco rod pendant light with a decorated beige glass shade from the 1940s - 1950s. The glass shade is in good condition, although the radial gold stripes are partially worn ...
Metal
Adolf Loos Pendant Lamp for VeArt Opal Glass Gold Brass Art Deco, circa 1970
By Adolf Loos, VeArt
Located in Vienna, AT
Adolf Loos pendant lamp for VeArt, produced circa 1970 Rare Re-edition of the original design by Adolf Loos from circa 1910. Large 16" Elegant hand blown glass globe worked into a s...
Metal
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
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
Art Deco Marbled Opaline & Brass Semi Flush Mount, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco fixture was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1930s. The light features an opaline marbled glass shade in yellow / sand / honey colored tones with brown vei...
Brass
Marius SABINO Large French Art Deco chandelier with 3 rows of palmettes, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Monumental French Art Deco Glass Chandelier by Marius-Ernest Sabino, Paris, 1920-1930. Exceptional and fully authentic French Art Deco glass chandelier by Marius-Ernest Sabino (Pari...
Chrome
Antique Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A trio of glass reflector pendant lights made in England by Holophane. c.1920. These are early examples of what would later evolve into the iconic Reflector‑Refractor pendant. Each ...
Brass
Beehive Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass Ball Pendant, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s during the Bauhaus period. The light features a ribbed marbled opaline glass shade in warm honey...
Brass
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Floor Lamp by C.H. Eckhart, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School floor lamp. Design by C.H. Eckhart Rotterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid walnut base with re-upholstered silk shade....
Silk, Walnut
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
Art Deco Chandelier, Brass and Milk Glass, Vintage Lighting, 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful, exclusive ceiling light was manufactured in Germany by the renowned manufacturer Hustad Leuchten. We really wanted to make sure that the workmanship was top-notch and...
Brass
French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Table Desk Lamp, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp with etched frosted glass Available with UK / US plug Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incan...
Brass
Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass Tassel Ball Pendants, Germany 1930s, Set of 2
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
German Art Deco Opaline Pendants, 1930s, Bauhaus era The lights feature elegant German Art Deco design with a patinated brass rod and canopy, complemented by a decorative moss green...
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Brass Mount
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant and timeless, this French Art Deco pendant chandelier dates to the 1920s and exemplifies the refined sophistication of early 20th-century French lighting design. Crafted from...
Alabaster, Bronze
Art Deco Style Brass Shield Wall Sconces, Leaf Form, Black Sockets, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of delicate brass wall sconces displays the romantic elegance of Art Deco design through a 1950's lens. Elongated shield forms that evoke botanical leaves. The brass backplates ...
Brass
XXL Art Deco Eight-Light Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large-scale French Art Deco alabaster chandelier with sculptural bronze detailing and warm, architectural light diffusion. An impressive XXL French Art Deco chandelier dating from t...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
French Art Deco Geometric Oak Table Lamp with Linen Shade, Late 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This table lamp originates from France and dates to the late 1930s. It features a geometric wooden base with a distinctly architectural character typical of the period. The oak base...
Linen, Oak
Green Opaline Table Lamp in the style of Jacques Adnet, France 1940
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Green Opaline Table Lamp in the style of Jacques Adnet. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1940s. Green opaline spherical base with a newly fabricated linen shade. 1x B22 ...
Brass
$4,094 / set
Degué Set of 3 Art Deco Wall Lights
Located in NANTES, FR
Set of three Art Deco wall sconces, circa 1930. Hammered iron mounts. Pressed molded glass sconces with geometric decoration. In perfect condition. Wired, E14 socket. Total weight: 5...
Wrought Iron
Swedish Grace Glass Pendant Light by Asea, 1940s, Sweden
By ASEA
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Grace White Opaline Glass Pendant Light made by Asea circa 1940. * White opaline glass pendant with horizontal stribes and brass top for ceiling mounting. * Manufacturer: ...
Brass
Stunning French Alabaster pendant lamp 1920s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Alabaster ceiling lamp . Love the shape of this piece . so classic . Great light effect when lid . All original with Rope hanging strings . 1 large E27 bulb needed. The ...
Alabaster
Art Deco Revival. Hollywood Regency sconces by Luminaria S.A., Spain, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Maison Jansen, Estiluz, Maison Honoré, Metalarte
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Art Deco Revival sconces by Luminaria S.A., Spain, 1970s. Gold chrome metal structures with solid brass Art Deco style front motifs. Beveled opaline glass diffusers, which accentuate...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Natuzzi Art Deco Leather Wrapped Steel Table Lamp, Italy 1980s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage table lamp features sculptural form with angular base in brushed steel, partially wrapped in woven or braided brown leather; the lamp is mounted on heavy, stable round base t...
Metal, Lead
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
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
Pair of Art Deco style Pink Murano Glass Wall Sconces, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style pink Murano Glass wall sconces, in stock 3 tiers scalloped and textured glasses 3 tinted glasses, 3 different pink hues Brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, ...
Brass
Wrought Iron & Rattan Floor Lamp by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, 1930s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Striking and sculptural floor lamp produced by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen in Finland during the 1930s. This piece beautifully reflects the romantic yet restrained character of early Fin...
Iron, 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
Single Black Opaline Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet, France 1940
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Single Black Opaline Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1940s. Black opaline spherical base with a newly fabricated linen shade. 1x B22 socket...
Brass
$803 / 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 Art Deco Cream Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, ca. 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Compact French Art Deco alabaster pendant with warm cream tones and patinated brass details. A refined and compact French Art Deco pendant light, distinguished by its softly glowing...
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco hanging pendant with original glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco hanging pendant with original glass shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original glass shade
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
French Art Deco Black Veined Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, ca. 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large-Scale French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant with Dramatic Black Veining and Bronze Details A striking French Art Deco pendant light featuring a generously sized alabaster bowl wit...
Alabaster, Bronze
French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Table Desk Lamp, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp with frosted glass globe Diameter base 14.8 cm Available with UK / US plug Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internation...
Brass
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
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
Art Deco Streamline Ceiling Ventilator, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Streamline Ceiling Ventilator, 1940s, Germany Measurements: Diameter: 75 cm Height: 55 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us for your any type of questions.
Metal
Amber Glass & Burnished Brass Table Lamp, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco table lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1930s. The light features a sculptural amber glass shade with a hammered texture, forming an elongated, beeh...
Brass
Max Le Verrier Art Deco Marabou Wall Sconce, Spelter & Glass, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Marabou Wall Sconce by Max Le Verrier, France, 1920s. Striking French Art Deco wall sconce by Max Le Verrier, created in France during the 1920s. This sculptural wal...
Spelter
Art Deco French Brass and Etched Frosted Glass Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920 French Art Deco, frosted glass pendant lamp chips on the edge Brass chain and brass canopy Weight: 3.10 kg / 6.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suit...
Brass
Marcel VASSEUR Large Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Pendant with Exceptionally Thick Alabaster Shade by Marcel Vasseur, Paris, ca. 1920. Impressive and rare French Art Deco pendant light featuring an exceptional...
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Canopy, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large Art Deco rod pendant lamp with a decorated, UFO-shaped glass shade from the 1930s. The glass shade is in very good condition, as are the radial stripes. The glass holder was re...
Metal
French Art Deco Table Lamp with Chrome Base and Frosted Shade 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Modernist & Cubist Art Deco Style. Rooted in the 1920s–1930s, Modernist and Cubist Art Deco celebrates bold geometry, architectural forms, and refined materials. Influenced by the ri...
Chrome
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 Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured smoked Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Located in o...
Brass
French Art Deco Pink and Gray Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rare pink-toned French Art Deco alabaster pendant with sculptural bowl form and elegant bronze detailing. A rare and refined French Art Deco pendant light, distinguished by its soft...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
French Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant Light with Dark Veining, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Art Deco pendant light featuring richly veined alabaster and refined metal detailing. This elegant French Art Deco pendant light dates to the circa 1920s and features...
Alabaster, Brass
Marvelous & Large Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant w. Five 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
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
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.