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.
Restored Dressing Table with Mirror by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1940s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Żory, PL
Designed by Jindřich Halabala and made in 1940 by UP Závody in Czechoslovakia, this dressing table with mirror has a restored wooden frame with a satin varnish finish. The original m...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Art Deco Rose Pink Round Wall Mirror, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful round Art Deco period wall mirror with pink or rose colored mirrored glass, circa 1940s, USA, as marked on back (please see images...
Glass, Mirror
Stunning Art Deco Arched Handcrafted Mirror with Brass Frame - Vintage Series
Located in London, London
Exquisite Art Deco inspired arched mirror with a solid brushed brass frame. This stunning piece is composed of five elegant arches and a finely brushed seamless full frame. Handcraft...
Brass
Art Deco French Wall Mirror, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Original 1930's French Art Deco wall mirror with geometric and floral motif details. Lovely shape and design and typical colourway for these mirrors. The Mirror itself is in great co...
Mirror, Boxwood
Art Deco Venetian Style Wall Mirror C. 1930 - 1950's
By André Marchand
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous High Style Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, Venetian style mirror in the manner of Marchand. This example features scalloped mirrored edging, and mirror trim which surrounds th...
Mirror
$460Sale Price|40% Off
Round American 1930's Burlwood Vanity Table Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Burlwood vanity table mirror with round mirror glass and brass hardware, Circa 1930's.
Brass
Art Deco Rare Original Barbola Bevelled Mirror Floral, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Rare original Art Deco Barbola Bevelled Mirror Floral. This is absolutely stunning beautiful piece, totally original, made in England and dates to the 1930's. Stunning pastel colours...
Mirror, Plaster
Stunning Art Deco Arched Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame - Vintage Series
Located in London, London
Exquisite Art Deco inspired arched mirror with a handcrafted bronze patina finish brass frame (also available in a brushed brass finish). This stunning piece is composed of five eleg...
Brass
21st Century Rectangular Art Deco Style Paneled Brass Classic Mirror 100x150 cm
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its collection of contemporary customizable mirrors. With brass frame, window pane look and brass studs these mirrors replicate the idea of early 20th century Art ...
Brass
21st Century Rectangular Art Deco Style Paneled Brass Classic Mirror 80 x 150 cm
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its collection of contemporary customizable mirrors. With brass frame, window pane look and brass studs these mirrors replicate the idea of early 20th century Art ...
Brass
Art Deco Bronze Wall Mirror by Sofar, Nickel Finish, French Design
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco bronze mirror with nickel finish.
Bronze
$440Sale Price|59% Off
Lighted Art Deco Style Vanity Mirror or Wall Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
A delightful vanity or wall mirror featuring multicolored buttons and a faux leather frame. The mirror has a lighted milk glass frame that is wired. The faux leather shows beautiful ...
Faux Leather, Milk Glass
21st Century Rectangular Art Deco Style Paneled Brass Classic Mirror 120 x 220cm
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its collection of contemporary customizable mirrors. With brass frame, window pane look and brass studs these mirrors replicate the idea of early 20th century Art ...
Brass
21st Century Round Art Deco Style Paneled Classic Glass Brass Mirror 100 CM
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its collection of contemporary customizable mirrors. With brass frame, window pane look and brass studs these mirrors replicate the idea of early 20th century Art D...
Brass
Art Deco Mahogany Mirror, Half Frame Design, Beveled Glass, 1920
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco half frame mahogany mirror This is a stylish Art Deco mirror, the mirror has a 3” D shaped mahogany frame it is in good condition and has the original Arched bevelled g...
Mahogany
Orbis Ceiling Suspended Round Mirror with Brushed Brass Frame and Two Arms
Located in London, London
Modern ceiling suspended Orbis™ round mirror with a minimalist solid brushed brass frame and a black panel backing. Our unique collections of ceiling suspended mirrors...
Brass
Antique French Giltwood Mirror, Art Deco Style, circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Antique carved giltwood mirror, Art Deco style. Re-gilding to the patinated leaf on carved oakwood (frame width: 5 cm / 1.97 in). Antiqu...
Mirror, Giltwood
Striking Art Deco style Venetian Murano Mirror with Azure Accents, contemporary
Located in Villaverla, IT
Striking Art Deco style Venetian Murano Mirror with Azure Accents. Elevate your interior with this captivating Art Deco mirror, a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of Murano ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Small Antique French Art Deco Silvered Mirror, circa 1925
Located in Paris, FR
Small antique French Art Deco period wall mirror, circa 1925. Orned of stylized plants and flowers carved in low relief in Art Deco style. Antique frame re-silvered with leaf. Frame ...
Silver Leaf
Ovalis Ceiling Suspended Oval Shaped Mirror with Matte Black Frame
Located in London, London
Ceiling suspended Ovalis™ oval shaped mirror with an elegant matte black frame. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK, Alguacil & Perkoff's unique and elegant collection of ceiling suspended mirrors...
Aluminum
$2,310
Art Deco Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This mirror has simple clean lines and a small tray beneath. Elegant yet practical, this mirror is perfect for maximizing a small space.
Mirror, Birch
Antique Venetian Mirror with Geometric Design
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Venetian mirror with geometric design. This highly unusual Art Deco Venetian mirror has a stunning geometric design with a beveled central mirror. Perfect above a console, co...
Mirror
Art Deco Wall Mirror from England (H 12 3/4 x W 22 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage English wall mirror from the Art Deco era, featuring a geometric design, with beveled mirrored glass around the circumference of the arched center mirror panel, and tw...
Metal
Pair of Iron Wall Mirrors, Art Deco Period. France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of iron wall mirrors. Art Deco period, France, circa 1940.
Iron
Orbis Round Frameless Bevelled Art Deco Mirror, Brass Clips, Customisable, Large
Located in London, London
Delightful mirror frameless with an elegant bevel, velvet backing and optional brass clips. Designed and hand-crafted in London, UK. Our mirrors are designed with an integrated Fren...
Mirror
Italian Art Deco Adjustable Copper Table Mirror, Italy 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Art Deco adjustable table mirror in copper. This incredibly charming and unique piece was made in Italy during the 1930s. This tab...
Metal, Copper
$380Sale Price / set|20% Off
Three-Piece Art Deco Vanity / Dresser Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Three piece Art Deco vanity / dresser set which includes a hand mirror, hair brush and nail buffer by La Parfaite of France, circa 1930s. The set is made o...
Bakelite
Pair of Chrome Metal Mirrors, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of chrome metal mirrors. Art Deco period, France, circa 1940.
Metal, Chrome
21st Century Rectangular Art Deco Style Paneled Brass Classic Mirror 100 x 200cm
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its collection of contemporary customizable mirrors. With brass frame, window pane look and brass studs these mirrors replicate the idea of early 20th century Art ...
Brass
Bronze Art Deco Architectural Mirror Style of Oscar Bach
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous arch top cast bronze mirror with grape & vine decorations. Dragons on the outer edge. A true work of art in the casting process. In excellent vintage condition with minimal ...
Bronze
$340Sale Price|20% Off
Small Art Deco Vanity Table Mirror with Double Eagle Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small bronze vanity mirror with double eagle and floral decoration On a Rectangular Base. The mirror could be Russian, French or Austrian.
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Oval Wrought Iron Mirror, 1931
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French wall mirror, oval wrought iron frame, Art Deco period, circa 1931. Decor of roses , stylized leaves, patinated by time. Origi...
Iron, Wrought Iron
21st Century Rectangular Art Deco Style Paneled Brass Distressed Mirror 100x200
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its collection of contemporary customizable mirrors. With brass frame, window pane look and brass studs these mirrors replicate the idea of early 20th century Art ...
Brass
Antique Art Deco Style French Mirror, Giltwood & Colours, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Antique Art Deco style French mirror, circa 1930. Re-gilding to the leaf patinated (Antique frame measures: Width 4.5cm / 1.77 in.). Modern glas...
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Art Deco mirror in chromed metal, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
French Art Deco period wall mirror in chromed metal, circa 1935. Antique original glass mirror with inscriptions on the back : 4/12/1935. Antique metal frame width: 6 cm & 1.5 cm /...
Metal, Chrome
Lovely Large Triple Bevelled Edge Wall Hanging Mirror Designed to Pull Light
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely contemporary triple bevelled edge wall hanging mirror A good looking, well made and decorative piece, it is a triple corner bevelled...
Mirror
1919 René Lalique, Mirror Pendant Sauterelles Glass Sepia Patina on Silver Foil
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Mirror-Pendant "Sauterelles" made in frosted glass with sepia patina on silver foil by René Lalique in 1919. Lalique silversmith's hallmark on the mount. Original metal mount and m...
Blown Glass
$1,113Sale Price / set|20% Off
Two-Piece Art Deco Hallway Set 'Umbrella Stand, Mirror and Coatrack', 1920s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Graceful Art Deco wall-mounted hallway set consisting of an umbrella stand and a coat rack incorporating a small mirror. Cast iron and oak. The lower um...
Iron
Pair of Bruxelles Art Deco Mirrors, A. Leroy, Belgium, circa 1930, Labeled
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Bruxelles Art Deco mirrors, A. Leroy, Belgium, circa 1935-1940, labeled. Palm wood, original plaquets on verso, original antique glass, second new glass, (both usable, we ca...
Mirror, Palmwood
21st Century Rectangular Art Deco Style Paneled Brass Classic Mirror 110 x 250cm
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its collection of contemporary customizable mirrors. With brass frame, window pane look and brass studs these mirrors replicate the idea of early 20th century Art ...
Brass
Art Deco Dressing Mirror by Betty Joel English circa 1930
By Betty Joel
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Art Deco Dressing Mirror by Betty Joel. Geometric shaped solid walnut frame with the mirror in good condition also with shaped top. Dimensions: H 79cm W...
Glass, Walnut
21st Century Round Art Deco Style Paneled Smoked Glass Brass Mirror 100cm
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its collection of contemporary customizable mirrors. With brass frame, window pane look and brass studs these mirrors replicate the idea of early 20th century Art D...
Brass
Stunning Vintage Cobalt Blue Engraved Italian Venitian Wall Mirror Lovely Size
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Cobalt blue, engraved and etched Italian Venitian wall mirror A very good looking and decorative mirror, it has Cobalt blue ...
Mirror
Natural Varnished Walnut "Lalou" Mirror, Jacques Emile Rulhmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural varnished walnut "Lalou" mirror - Jacques Emile Rulhmann Dimensions: 40 W x 20 D x 55 H cm Materials: Natural varnished walnut, mirror Customizable finish Lalou was the...
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Wrought Iron and Gilt Mirror, Art Deco, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Antique french wall mirror, wrought iron and gilded with leaf, Art Deco period circa 1930. Ornaments in forged and hammered iron, patinated by time. Gilding on geometric square shape...
Iron, Wrought Iron
21st Century Round Art Deco Style Paneled Smoked Glass Brass Mirror 110cm
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its collection of contemporary customizable mirrors. With brass frame, window pane look and brass studs these mirrors replicate the idea of early 20th century Art D...
Brass
$3,653Sale Price|25% Off
1919 René Lalique Sauterelles Pendant Glass Mirror Silver Mount, Grasshoppers
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Sauterelles" pendant mirror made in 1919 in molded clear and sepia stained glass with a foil between mount and glass to highlight design. Mount is silver made with René...
Blown Glass
21st Century Rectangular Art Deco Style Paneled Brass Distressed Mirror 110x160
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its collection of contemporary customizable mirrors. With brass frame, window pane look and brass studs these mirrors replicate the idea of early 20th century Art ...
Brass
21st Century Rectangular Art Deco Style Paneled Brass Distressed Mirror 100x150
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its collection of contemporary customizable mirrors. With brass frame, window pane look and brass studs these mirrors replicate the idea of early 20th century Art ...
Brass
Handheld Mirror by Hans Bergström for Ystad Brons, 1930s
By Ystad-Metall, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Art deco solid brass hand mirror designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ystad Brons (Ystad Metall) Sweden in the late 1930s. Owner monogram "EK" or "KE". New mirror glass. M...
Brass
Customizable Made to Measure Brass Frame Mirror with Vertical Panels 130 x 170cm
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its new collection of contemporary customizable brass frame mirrors. With frame made of brass and multi panels window look, these mirrors replicate the idea of earl...
Brass
Art Deco Oval Gilt Wall Mirror, Rococo Frame, Bevelled Glass, 1920
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Art Deco oval gilt wall mirror The mirror has a very attractive 2” wide gilt Frame in a Rococo style decoration. This is a charming piece...
Mirror
1 of 8 Christopher Guy Gold and Silver Leaf Giltwood Wall Mirrors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 8 Original Christopher Guy RRP £2950 gold and silver leaf wood round wall mirrors This sale is for one mirror with the option to buy ten, I a...
Mirror, Hardwood
Orbis Round Frameless Beveled Mirror with Velvet Backing, Large
Located in London, London
Delightful mirror frameless with an elegant bevel, velvet backing and optional brass clips. Designed and hand-crafted in London, UK. Our mirrors are designed with an integrated Fren...
Mirror
Fine 3D Glass Framed Art Deco Amber / Peach Glass Round Bevelled Wall Mirror
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine original circa 1920’s peach or amber bevelled glass Art Deco wall mirror with raised 3D glass border. ...
Glass
Silver and Enamel Vanity Case, Art Deco Period, Germany, circa 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Silver and enamel vanity case. Art Deco period. Germany, circa 1930. Vanity case dimensions: 11 cm height, 5 cm width, 4 cm depth.
Silver, Enamel
French Art Deco Amber Peach Bevelled Wall Mirror, 1930s
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1930s French Art Deco amber peach bevelled wall mirror. A very decorative piece will suit any room of the house. The back of the frame is made of oak and has the original chain. Each outer glass is bevelled around the edge which pulls lights...
Mirror
1 of 2 Christopher Guy Gold and Silver Leaf Giltwood Wall Mirrors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 Original Christopher Guy RRP £2850 gold and silver leaf wood round wall mirrors This is absolutely sublime, the frame is hand crafted fro...
Mirror, Hardwood
Orbis Round Frameless Bevelled Mirror with Velvet Backing, XL
Located in London, London
Art Deco style Orbis™ frameless mirror with an elegant bevel, velvet backing and optional brass clips. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Our mirrors are designed with an integ...
Mirror
$2,319Sale Price|20% Off
French Vanity Mirror in Gilt Hand Forged Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning hand wrought iron oval table / vanity mirror or standing mirror with foliage details, France, 1940s. This lovely oval mirror is all made by ha...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron