Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
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.
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Brass
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Parchment Paper
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut, Mahogany
1930s Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Copper
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Cane, Wood
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Textile
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut, Glass
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Textile
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Rosewood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Beech, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
2010s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Fabric
2010s German Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Beech, Macassar, Mahogany, Walnut, Spruce, Lacquer
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Cherry, Maple
1930s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Nickel
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
1940s English Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Birch
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Faux Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
20th Century Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Nickel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Fabric
20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Bronze
2010s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Plywood, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood, Ultrasuede
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Stainless Steel
1920s European Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood