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.
Scandinavian Art Deco pendant lamp, fluorescent glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish Art Deco pendant lamp produced by an unidentified manufacturer in the 1930s. The fixture is constructed with a chrome-plated metal stem, twined with a dark green thread tha...
Steel
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
Peter Church style six-light chandelier, 1940s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pietro Chiesa style six-light chandelier, Made in Italy, 1940s. Very rare six-light chandelier in the style of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte of the 1940s. Made of six round brass tu...
Metal, Brass
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
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
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
Art Deco ceiling lamp with glass sticks vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp with glass sticks vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Brass
Art Deco Ceiling Pendant with Pink Glass, Germany Early Twentieth Century
Located in Helsinki, FI
An Art Deco ceiling pendant in dark oxidised brass and pink coloured glass shade with brown stripes. The lamp is simple and elegant with two light sources. Beautiful with the lights ...
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
Timeless Showstopper: Good-Condition Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Good condition and timeless design alabaster chandelier. This alabaster chandelier is such a beauty. The size is just right, the condition is good, and the design? Totally timeless....
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Bronze
$1,150Sale Price|35% 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 •...
Bronze, Metal
Art Deco ceiling lamp with original opal glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp with original opal glass shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original opal glass shade
Opal, Brass
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
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
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
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
Adolf Loos Pendant Lamp for VeArt Opal Glass Gold Brass Art Deco, circa 1970
By VeArt, Adolf Loos
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$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
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Stained Glass Pendant Lamp, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A striking Amsterdam School pendant lamp in stained glass, The Netherlands, circa 1925. Executed in the expressive architectural language so characteristic of Dutch lighting from th...
Metal, Lead
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
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
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
2x Art Deco Table lamps with red opaline glass stones vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2x Art Deco Table lamps with red opaline glass stones vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
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
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
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
$1,763Sale Price|20% Off
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
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 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
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
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
Pair of Murano Crystal Sconces with Suspended Gold Leaf Particles by E. Barovier
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and refined pair of Murano wall sconces by Barovier & Toso, designed by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1940s. Each sconce is composed of a sculptural, fluted cup in Murano cryst...
Gold Leaf, Brass
Art Deco Flush Mount, Marbled Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass, Germany 1920s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant Art Deco flush mount was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1920s to 1930s during the Bauhaus period. It features a soft pale green colored opaline glass lamp...
Brass
Art Deco Revival. Hollywood Regency sconces by Luminaria S.A., Spain, 1970s
By Estiluz, BD Lumica, Maison Jansen, Metalarte, Maison Honoré
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
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
Timeless Art Deco & Perfect White, Amber & Black Color Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless masterpiece and superb condition alabaster light fixture with thunderstroke-like black veins. Imagine a sultry evening in the 1920s as the warm glow of an exquisite alabast...
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
SONOVER French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier with Frosted Glass, 1920s
By Sonover
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by SONOVER, Aumale, France, 1920s. Elegant French Art Deco pendant chandelier produced by Société Normande de Verreries (SONOVER), manufactured in...
Iron
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
Impressive Hand Crafted White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique 3-light chandelier with a perfect size and beautifully carved alabaster shade. Thanks to its large size, its deep bowl shape and its classical design this great alabaster ch...
Alabaster, Bronze, 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
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
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.