Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
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.
1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Ceramic
1920s English Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Alligator
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Glass
1970s Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Paper
1940s English Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass, Steel, Chrome
1930s American Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
1930s German Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal, Brass
1920s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
1920s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Bronze
1920s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Stone, Metal
1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1920s Polish Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Leather
1930s North American Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
1980s American Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Leather, Paper
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1930s Polish Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Walnut
1930s English Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass, Iron
1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Bentwood
1920s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Horn, Wood, Ebony
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Beech, Bentwood
2010s Portuguese Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Leather, Textile
1940s Unknown Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1930s American Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Paldao
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
1940s Dutch Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Tin
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal, Brass, Nickel
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Bamboo
1920s English Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Leather
1920s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Ceramic, Faience
1920s English Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
Late 20th Century Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble
20th Century German Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass, Iron
1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Bronze
1940s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
Early 20th Century English Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Sterling Silver
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble
1970s English Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver, Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Leather