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.
A Very Beautiful French Leather Daybed, France Early 20th Century, Club Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A Very Beautiful French Leather Daybed, France Early 20th Century, Club Chair This early 20th century French leather banquette is simply gorge...
Leather, Velvet
Finnish Art Deco Flame Birch Daybed, 1920s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully crafted Finnish Art Deco daybed from the 1920s, attributed to an unknown designer, showcasing exceptional flame birch throughout. The sculptural sleigh-form ends highli...
Jute, Birch
Modernist Tubular Steel Couch/ Daybed, Chromed Metal, Fabric Upholstery, c. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original tubular steel Couch / Daybed in Art Deco - Streamline Design is restored on request and available in different amounts. Delivery tim...
Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Daybed in Stonewashed Linen 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Daybed in Stonewashed Linen, 1930s, Restored and Newly Upholstered. This stunning 1930s Art Deco daybed shows wonderful proportions and is well sized. It features sturdy le...
Linen, Oak
Art Deco Daybed, circa 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Wood The Fabric shows signs of use Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Elegant Art Deco Style Chrome Pale Green Leather Chaise Longue, Day Bed On Wood
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant & Stylish Art Deco Chrome And Soft Pale Green Button Back Leather Day Bed, Chaise Longue Mounted On A Faux Oak Laminated Block. Day Bed is extremely well made and a very ...
Chrome
Rare 1920s French Deco Giltwood Chaise by L'Atelier d'Art du Printemps
By Paul Follot, Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare and elegant Charlotte Chauchet-Guilleré for Atelier Primavera, circa 1920 giltwood chaise lounge with older brown velvet upholstery. Wear to ...
Giltwood
Art Deco Tubular Steel Couch, Plated Metal, Fabric/ Leather Upholstery, ca. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original tubular steel couch/daybed in Art Deco-Streamline design is restored on request and available in different amounts. Delivery time between 8-10 weeks.
Steel, Chrome
$2,164Sale Price|64% Off
Art Deco Black Wood and Leather Day Bed Sofa
Located in IT
Art Deco black wood and leather daybed sofa. Art Deco daybed sofa, from France, from 1930s Art Deco period. Black wood frame and leather upholstery. Conservative restoration of woode...
Leather, Wood
Wonderful Art Deco Daybed in Linen 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Daybed in Stonewashed Linen, 1930s, Restored and Newly Upholstered. This stunning 1930s Art Deco daybed shows wonderful proportions and is well sized. It features sturdy le...
Linen, Oak
Fine French 1930s Daybed / Sofa Attributed to Lucien Rollin
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained walnut sofa/daybed attributed to Lucien Rollin (frame only). Inside dimensions of mattress/cushion area are 72 5/8" x 27 1/2"
Wood
Art Deco Daybed, Reupholstered in Vintage Fabric, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Josef Frank
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Art Deco daybed / sofa, reupholstered in colorful vintage gobelin fabric from the 80s. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1940s. This beautiful vi...
Fabric, Oak
Charles Dufet, Gilt-Wood, Upholstered, Neoclassical Daybed, France, 1918
Located in New York, NY
This neoclassical daybed by the renowned Michel Duffet, who was chosen to create the French Pavilion at the 1939 World's Fair, is an early example of his fine output, dating from the...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Italian Art Deco Daybed in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Daybed or bed, walnut, sheepskin, Italy, 1940s This daybed evokes the stylistic hallmarks of the Art Deco movement of the 1940s. Its design embraces a sense of unity and purity thro...
Sheepskin, Walnut
André Arbus, Extra-wide Parchment-clad Daybed, France, circa 1940
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
This successful model of the great French designer André Arbus is comprised of an array of materials: parchment, lemon wood, and is finished with lacquer and bronze. The Mobilier Nat...
Wood, Upholstery, Parchment Paper
Fine French 1930s Bedroom Bench / Daybed attributed to Maurice Dufrene
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco walnut daybed / large bedroom bench attributed to Maurice Dufrene.
Wood, Upholstery
Art Deco-Streamline Tubular Steel Couch / Daybed, Fabric Upholstery, ca. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original tubular steel couch/daybed in Art Deco-Streamline Design is restored on request and available in different amounts. Production time: c. 10 weeks.
Steel, Chrome
$3,185Sale Price|20% Off
Leather and Brass studded Day bed
Located in Faversham, GB
An exceptional fully reclinable brass studded daybed in a rich brown cognac leather. The daybed has two extendable arms, with four adjustable gradients for each arm. The daybed can ...
Brass
French Ebonized Daybed with Graceful Lines, circa 1930s
By André Arbus
Located in Stamford, CT
A French ebonized daybed newly upholstered in Belgian linen. Designed in the style of Andre Arbus.
Beech
Keys Daybed in Dedar Adamo & Eva by Kevin Frankental for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Keys collection draws inspiration from the bold simplicity of early 20th-century design, reflecting the geometric clarity of Koloman Moser’s work within the Vienna Secession move...
Beech, Lacquer
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco / Moderne Silver Aluminum Leafed Daybed
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This period Art Deco / Art Moderne daybed has an elegant presence and works well with items moderne and modern. It has been newly recovered in a lux ivory boucle´. The wood frame, fi...
Upholstery
Shagreen Daybed with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery 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
Art Deco Chair, 1920, France (Unrestored) / Restoration at the client's choice
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco They are delivered restored in fabric or leather Material: Wood Country:France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If y...
Wood
Art Deco Daybed, KEM Weber for Lloyd, 1930s Streamline Industrial Design
By Kem Weber
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Art Deco Daybed, KEM Weber for Lloyd, 1930s Streamline Industrial Design Original "steamer" chaise lounge or daybed by Lloyd Manufacturing Co, features stunning tubular bent chrome l...
Steel
Chaise Longues Style Art Deco, Year 1930, Country: France, Wood and Mirror
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chaise Longues Style :Art deco Year : 1930 Country: France Materials: wood and mirror We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If ...
Mirror, Wood
$12,500
French Art Deco Daybed
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco velvet daybed or large bench with removable ends. The daybed has a black lacquered trim and legs. The daybed has a loose cushioned seat.
Velvet, Wood
$11,000
Fine Art Deco Daybed
Located in New York, NY
A fine Art Deco daybed. Mahogany with fluted leg details and fruitwood inlay details around the base.
Mahogany
Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage Chromed Tube Metal Sofa Daybed Franz Singer 1920s
By Franz Singer
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus vintage sofa or daybed from chromed tube steel designed by Franz Singer for Metz & Co 1920s, Austria. While the cushions are reupholstered with spring core and cove...
Metal
French Deco Leather and Mohair Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This versatile French deco daybed (circa late 1930s) can be converted from a bench to daybed, when the arms are removed and reoriented into the appropriate frame fittings. The staine...
Leather, Mohair, Mahogany
Jacqueline Italian Dormeuse in Wood with Velvet and Satin Details by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The elegant Jacqueline dormeuse was designed for the most exclusive interiors: it will perfectly fit classic rooms, as well as contemporary and modern as a gorgeous accent piece. The...
Upholstery
$5,800 / item
2 Fine French 1940s Bed Frames by Jean Pascaud
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Pascaud (1903-1996) - Two fine French art Deco bed frames with a walnut frame, a sycamore and marquetry headboard, and bronze sabots. Price is per frame.
Sycamore, Walnut
Daybed Settee Window-Seat Single-Bed Sofa-Bed Reclining Linen Green Gold Recline
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Ergonomic piece functioning as a formal settee with arms in upright and reclining positions, a daybed and a single bed for guests - Formal aesthetic suitable for drawing/sitting ro...
Linen
French Art Deco Maple Recamier
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco maple recamier with fluted silver gilt trim and beige circle upholstery
Vermeil, Silver
Nobile Italian Dormeuse in Velvet with Button Tufted Backrest by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The elegant Nobile dormeuse was designed for the most exclusive interiors: it will perfectly fit Classic rooms, as well as contemporary and modern as a gorgeous accent piece. Standar...
Upholstery
Art Deco Chair, 1920, France (Unrestored) / Restoration at the client's choice
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco They are delivered restored in fabric or leather Material: Wood Country:France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If y...
Wood
Art Deco 2 Chairs, 1920, France (Unrestored) / Restoration at the client's choic
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco They are delivered restored in fabric or leather Material: Wood Country:France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If y...
Wood
French Modern Neoclassical/ Art Deco Carved Daybed Single Bed by Christian Krass
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French modern neoclassical (late French Art Deco) daybed / chaise longue or single bed circa 1930 featuring dramatic carved ball feet. The bed is pure, modern statement that ...
Upholstery, Wood
$12,500
Jay Spectre "Eclipse" Bench
By Jay Spectre
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic design by Jay Spectre (American 1929-1992). The curved bench is well proportioned and beautifully built with lobed buff cushion on lacquered wood frame.
Upholstery, Wood
Shagreen Bench with Palmwood and Bronze-Patina Brass Details 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
Shagreen Bench with Palmwood and Bronze-Patina Brass Details 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
Shagreen Daybed with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. Inspired by the original Dandy bench...
Brass
Shagreen Daybed with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. Inspired by the original Dandy bench...
Brass
French Art Deco Daybed - Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Art Deco French daybed is a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern functionality. It has been new reupholstered in dark brown leather, offering a sophisticated an...
Metal
Vintage Boho Brass Daybed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the understated glamour of this chic vintage brass daybed. A beautiful representation of Art Deco and Hollywood Regency design, this piece is defined by its clean, elegant l...
Brass
Rattan Art Deco Vintage Chaise Longue by Perret & Vibert Attributed France 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rattan Art Deco vintage chaise longue or daybed created by Perret & Vibert attributed, France, 1920s. A rare and elegant chaise longue with great featu...
Iron
$2,900 / set
1930s Art Deco Daybed-Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco chair. Walnut frame French polish finish and new upholstery green Mohair. Chair convert in to the daybed. Chair extended circa 75 inches.
Walnut
American Art Deco Natural Wicker Recamier
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Deco natural wicker backless recamier with red and green painted trim Damage and loss to wicker trim
Wicker
$2,881Sale Price|20% Off
Infirmerie daybed from the monastery of Holtum, France 1900s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in ECHT, NL
Original French infirmary daybed. It came from the monastery of Holtum in the Netherlands. The monastery was run by a French order of nuns who came to the Netherlands in 1901 after b...
Metal
Larry Laslo for Directional Art Deco Oval Beige Bouclé Sofa Golden Diamond Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Modern daybed, round sofa, oversized ottoman designed by Larry Laslo for Directional in the 1990s. Upholstery is a high-quality beige and gold or taupe color bouclé fabric. Elegant g...
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood