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 Wall Mirror, Wrought Iron & Beveled Glass, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant French Art Deco wall mirror, dating to circa 1920, is a refined example of early 20th-century French decorative design. Combining original beveled glass with a finely wo...
Wrought Iron
GAB Swedish Modern Art Deco Pewter Wall Mirror with Brass Star Detail, 1934
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined Swedish Art Deco wall mirror produced by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) in 1934. Crafted in pewter with an elegant tapered form, the mirror features a distinctive brass star m...
Brass, Pewter
French oval gilded oak carved art deco mirror, ca. 1925
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This French Art Deco mirror from around 1925 captures the refined glamour and sculptural elegance that define the period. Its carved oak wooden frame, finished in a warm gilded tone,...
Mirror, Oak
Art Deco 3 Cover Glass Nickel-plated Table or Wall Vanity Mirror, 1940s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco 3 Cover Glass Nickel-plated Table or Wall Vanity Mirror, 1940s, Italy It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and...
Nickel
1930s Art Deco Italian Table Mirror by Luigi Fontana
Located in Aci Castello, IT
this is an exceptional and authentic 1930s Art Deco Italian Table Mirror, produced by Luigi Fontana & C. Milano. Luigi Fontana, whose company evolved into the renowned Fontana Ar...
Metal
1920s German Art Deco Handheld Mirror in Wood, Vintage Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Art Deco Handheld Mirror in Wood, 1920s
Mirror, Wood
Swedish Grace Wall Mirror and Candle Sconces, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Swedish Mirror with Wall Candle Sconces, estimately from the 1940s. * Mirror with pair of matching candlestick holders, also with mirrors. In wood frames with grape decoratio...
Mirror, Wood
French Art Deco 1930's Cast Iron Wall Mirror
Located in Carmine, TX
A striking French Art Deco wall mirror dating to the 1930s, featuring an elegant cast iron frame with geometric scrollwork and stylized floral motifs. The black-painted metal frame r...
Cast Iron
1930s Wall Mirror, Teak and Plywood, Abstract Design, Germany
Located in München, DE
Very rare wall mirror with a teak and plywood back. Made in Germany. Typical abstract design of the 1930s. The wooden back is made of 1 cm thick plywood. The front is teak. The two o...
Mirror, Plywood
Art Deco Dressing Table Mirror or Vanity Mirror from France
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French free-standing vanity mirror or dressing table mirror of chrome and mirrored glass from the Art Deco era, with a swiveling square mirror surface and felt back, supported...
Chrome, Metal
French Modernist silvered metal small round mirror
Located in London, GB
Elegant silver plate brass framed Modernist mirror in the style of Jacques Adnet.
Brass
Rectangular Wall Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron with Rosettes Frame, France 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt Rectangular Mirror in Wrought Iron, France, 1940s. Stunning French Art Deco wrought iron mirror with artistic rosettes floral motifs and gold leaf. Large size. Eye-catching hand...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-century Ceiling Suspended Scalloped Mirror, Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.8
Located in London, London
Vintage inspired ceiling suspended series N.8 mirror with a solid brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. Made in London, UK. Designed by JL Alguacil, this mirror is a sophist...
Brass, Bronze
Swedish Modern Art Deco Pewter Mirror with Stylized Crest, circa 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
frame and striking architectural crest. The design exemplifies the restrained sophistication of Scandinavian Art Deco, blending clean geometry with subtle ornamentation. The rectang...
Pewter
1930s English Art Deco Oak Dressing Table with Full Length Triple Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautifully simple 1930s Art Deco triple dressing mirror / vanity from England. This vanity has a single deep drawer of solid oak with simple oak wood drawer handles. Above is a la...
Oak
Medium "Peacock" Mirror in Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Ceiling Suspended Illuminated Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.2
Located in London, London
Elegant mid-century style ceiling hanging suspended mirror with front illumination and a solid full frame. Designed and made in London, UK. Dimensions: H 107cm x W 66cm (widest side...
Brass, Bronze
Carved Wooden Mirror — France, 1940s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Carved Wooden Mirror — France, 1940s Description: This elegant carved wooden mirror was made in France in the 1940s. Its warm brown patina and distinctive structure — with crossed w...
Wood
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
Large "Peacock" Mirror in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Faux Bamboo Mirror, Medium Size, Brown Color, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a Medium sizeFaux bamboo mirror, in a brown color. It has been made in France circa 1940.
Wood
Swedish Grace Art Deco 1930s mirror
Located in Boden, SE
MIRROR, Art Deco 1930s The mirror has a beautiful classic shape and its suitable for both modern and classic interiors. Very fine handcrafted detailing and ornamentation. Painted wo...
Mirror, Wood
A Cristal ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL Wall MIRROR, attr. to BACCARAT, France 1940
By Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
An wide, elegant and luxurious circular mirror, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, original vintage circular cristal glass mirror, with sophisticated and thin engraved circular de...
Bronze
Art Deco Oval Mirror in Nickel and Brass, Jacques Adnet Style, c.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegant nickel on brass oval shaped mirror.
Brass, Nickel
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
An Oval ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL Wall MIRROR, in E-J RUHLMANN Style, France 1930
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant oval mirror with decoration, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Modernist, Bauhaus, old-fashioned and original silver oval mirror, with a beveled cut all around (creati...
Mirror, Wood
$471Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Gloria Eriksen Frosted Art Mirror With Brass Frame
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful vintage mid century frosted mirror in brass frame depicting a stork or heron wading through the water. This picture was created by the artist Gloria Eriksen...
Brass
$718Sale Price / item|25% Off
Art Deco Tinted Pink Brown Panel Wall Mirror 1980
Located in Toronto, CA
A sculptural beauty from the 1980s, this rare Art Deco-style mirror features a stunning arrangement of seven stepped vertical panels in an unusual and sought-after pink/brown tint. T...
Mirror, Foam
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
Spectacular Light Up Art Deco Walnut Vanity Circa 1930's
Located in Bernville, PA
Professionally restored, very unique and rare Art Deco vanity with a light-up mirror all in walnut. Great design with two solid glass rods. This vanity would be great with a bench or...
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Petal Mirror in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Petal Mirror...
Brass
Ceiling Suspended Decorative Mirror Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.2
Located in London, London
Alguacil & Perkoff Vintage N.2 mid-century inspired ceiling hanging suspended mirror with front illumination and a decorative full frame with bronze patina finish and two arms. Dim...
Brass, Bronze
$973Sale Price|63% Off
Gio Ponti-style brass wall-mounted Scudo mirror, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
This mirror embodies the elegance and innovative spirit of 1950s Italian design, with clear inspiration from the iconic work of Gio Ponti. Its distinctive shape, vaguely shield-like ...
Brass
Art Deco Round Wall Mirror with Chain, Star Etching, France, 1930s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice round Mirror .Original chain . star etching. France 1930s
Mirror
Elegant Swedish Grace pewter mirror with original glass, nice patina.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A elegant, timeless mirror with pewter frame, Swedish Grace 1920/30s. Frame with engraved decor and decorative crest. Original mirror glass with natural signs of age and nice patina...
Pewter
Italian 1940's Brass Framed Wall Mirror, Att. Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A very fine Italian brass-framed wall mirror featuring a charming undulating top and bottom with gently rounded corners. The number 12 is etched on the central top of the glass plat...
Brass
$1,064Sale Price|30% Off
French Art Deco Mirror Metal and Pine Framework with Flowers, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco mirror with metal and pine framework French, 1930 Flowers and geometrical patterns Simple and chic mirror The mirror is the original Good antique condition. Shipping...
Metal
Vintage Inspired Scalloped Wall Mirror, Bronze Patina Full Frame, Vintage N.8
Located in London, London
Vintage series N.8 wall hanging mirror with a solid brass full frame in a bronze patina finish. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Designed by JL Alguacil, this mirror is a sop...
Brass, Bronze
Edgar Brandt Rare Art Deco Wrought Iron Mirror, 1932
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
Edgar Brandt, mirror dated 12/1932 on the back of the mirror. Remarkable wrought iron work. Stamped E Brandt on the upper decoration. Note a small chip on the glass clearly visibl...
Wrought Iron
Black Deco Skyscraper Style Wall Mirror With Shelf
By Kartell, Karl Springer
Located in Bensalem, PA
Amazing black lacquered art deco style mirror feel free to reach out with any questions
Mirror, Lacquer
French Art Deco Wrought-Iron Wall Mirror with Beveled Glass, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This authentic French Art Deco wall mirror, crafted in France around 1920, beautifully captures the elegance and craftsmanship that define the Art Deco period. Featuring a hand-forge...
Wrought Iron
Art Deco octagonal wooden mirror, France ca. 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This French Art Deco mirror from the 1920s, beautifully combines geometric precision with elegant organic motifs. Handcrafted from richly toned wood, the mirror features a bold, elon...
Mirror, Wood
Sculptural Linea No.1 Wall Mirror by Benediko, Bronze Plaster, Art Deco
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Fragments of metal, shaped and assembled in line with a secret sense of order. Each Linea Mirror is artfully hand-sculpted in plaster, sensuality expressed in its patina – a blend of...
Metal
Ceramic Italian Wall Mirror
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Italian ceramic mirror designed in the 1950s. Ceramic frame partially gold-platted. mirror about 36cm diameter.
Mirror, Ceramic
$6,500 / item
Large XL zebra hide tubular steel mirror
Located in Wien, AT
This impressive XL zebra mirror is inspired by the functionalist design language of the 1930s. Featuring a hand polished tubular stainless steel frame and a striking zebra hide surro...
Steel
Pink Murano Glass Mirror with Scalloped Frame and Brass Accents, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pink Murano Glass Mirror with Scalloped Frame and Brass Accents, in Stock Handcrafted by a team of artisans in Italy. Can be easily hung vertically or horizontally with metal bracket...
Brass
Sky Blue Chevron Pattern Murano Glass Mirror with Brass Trim
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your interior with a touch of glamour. Chevron patterned, blue Murano glass tiles backed with silver leaf form an elegant frame around a mirror trimmed in polished brass. Mad...
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Painted and Gilded Wall Mirror, Italy, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Osvaldo Borsani Painted and Gilded Wall Mirror, Milan, Italy, circa 1940 An exquisitely carved and gilded wood mirror from the 1940's with an intricately carved wood frame with gildi...
Glass, Wood
Murano Blue Glass and Brass Art Deco Console / Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Beautiful wall mirror in opaque blue Murano glass from Venice. A mirror that alone will decorate your home environment. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable and timeless design...
Brass
Large Antique Edwardian Zebra Wood Oval Mirror with Bevelled Glass
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful large early 20th century zebra wood mirror. The frame is a large wide oval with a faux tortoiseshell / or zebra wood material which is finished in a beautiful high shine ...
Mirror, Zebra Wood
Italian Modern Leaf Design Pearl Pink Crystal Murano Glass Large Brass Mirror
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venetian contemporary Couture design rectangular wall mirror, custom made in Italy, framed with a thick ruffle border in blown Murano art glass, with an organic reeded leaf pattern i...
Brass
Art Deco Style, Antique and Beveled Glass, Venetian Wall Mirrors, 21st C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Style, Venetian Wall, Console, or Pier Mirrors, Antiqued Glass, Beveled, 21st C. This sophisticated pair of brick form antique glass wall mirrors is perfect for pl...
Glass
Large Venetian Art Déco Mirror with Floral Engraving and Brass Knobs Italy 1930s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Large Venetian Art Déco Mirror with Floral Engraving and Brass Knobs, Italy 1930s. This sleek mirror, with its 9.5 cm frame (9 cm glass + 0.5 cm wood), stands out for its size and s...
Crystal
Mid-century Inspired Ceiling Suspended Hanging Mirror, Brass Frame, Vintage N.4
Located in London, London
Elegant mid-century style ceiling suspended mirror with a handcrafted solid brushed brass full frame. This piece is part of our original and fully customisable collection of Ceiling ...
Brass
Mid-century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.2
Located in London, London
Elegant mid-century style Vintage series 2 ceiling hanging suspended mirror with a high quality handcrafted bronze patina brass full frame. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Sh...
Brass
Bronze Patina Brass Two Tone Inlaid Mirror by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
French Art Deco Circular Beveled Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Art Deco mirror from France, 1930s. Dodecagon mirror with beveled edge secured to a wooden back. Mirror hangs from metal chain. Original mirror shows some small areas of a...
Metal
Italian Double Frame Twisted Crystal Murano Glass Mirror with Gold Brass Accents
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bespoke Italian organic mirror in Art Deco style, entirely handcrafted, the central plate is edged in brass and surrounded by twisted crystal clear Murano glass pipes in the style of...
Brass
French Art Deco hand wrought nickeled iron oval mirror w/ linear & scroll detail
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant French Art Deco wall mirror featuring a hand-forged and hammered iron frame with refined linear detailing and graceful scrollwork accents. The vertically oriented oval mirror...
Iron, Wrought Iron
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