Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
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 French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Wool, Sheepskin, Lambskin
20th Century French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Gold Leaf
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
20th Century European Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Oak, Leather
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Birch
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Faux Fur
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Leather, Cherry
20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fruitwood
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Faux Fur
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Wrought Iron
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Walnut
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Beech
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Maple
20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Beech
20th Century French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany, Wood
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Wrought Iron
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Beech
1990s Moroccan Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Damask, Satin, Velvet
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
20th Century Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Faux Fur, Jacquard, Wood, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Maple
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
1930s Vintage Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Beech
2010s French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass, Mirror, Polystyrene





