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.
Oscar Velvet Sofa by Duistt, Art Deco Style, Custom Sizes
By Duistt
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Oscar sofa Inspired by the curved lines poetry of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar sofa allures for its sensual and free-flowing curves. Like Niemeyer ...
Velvet
Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Black Velvet & 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 limited edition Victoria bench...
Brass
Shagreen Bench with Bronze Patina Brass Accents 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 limited edition Victoria bench...
Brass
$9,995 / item
Two French Art Deco Chaise Lounges with Brass Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Offered are two French Art Deco chaise lounges with brass base. These exquisite chaise lounges that combine the most contemporary shape. Profess...
Brass
$5,730Sale Price / item|62% Off
Restored "Golden Girls" Art Deco Rattan "Fan Arm" Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan blending style vintage charm with modern comfort. Rattan Fan 3 seat sofa with the same fabric as seen in the original "Golden Girls" show which ran f...
Rattan
$6,693Sale Price|31% Off
Paul Frankl Art Deco Speed Sectional Sofa, circa 1940
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Art Deco speed sectional sofa designed by Paul Frankl. The sofa is broken down into two sections that come together to make a very large love s...
Wood
Giorgio Collection Mirage Curve Sectional Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Mirage sectional sofa in velvet. Sofa seats and sides with double stitching in polyurethane foam wrapped in down feather. Legs and metal trims on the armrest in satin black nickel s...
Stainless Steel, Nickel
$4,560Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Vintage 1940's Five-Strand Square Pretzel Four-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Five-strand square pretzel style, Four-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base originally designed by Paul Fran...
Rattan
Lifetime Italian Leather Sectional Chaise Tufting Tone on Tone Stitching
Located in New York, NY
Italian made Lifetime leather sectional, Light soft color with soft tufting on the seating and tone on tone stitching. Smoke metal legs. Measures: Width 132" Depth 103" Height 32.5...
Steel
Vintage Curved Banana 2 Piece Sofa-Danish Modern style
Located in Medina, OH
This is a well made American Channel-Back sectional sofa with Art Deco designs to mimic a traditional Danish Banana Sofa from the 1940s. This is sofa offers the perfect pairing of co...
Fabric, Hardwood
Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Mustard Velvet and 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 limited edition Victoria bench...
Brass
Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Cream Velvet and 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 limited edition Victoria bench...
Brass
Art Deco Style His Modular Sofa Made with Ebony Wood, Leather and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units (WxDxH) cm HI07.1.L - Large left arm with side table - 218 x 112 x H90 (42) cm HI07.1.R - Large right arm with side table - 218 x 112 x H90 (42) cm HI07.2 - La...
Leather, Textile, Ebony
$5,400 / set
6 Band Bamboo 4-Piece Sectional Art Deco Style
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 6 band bamboo 4-piece sectional. Art Deco style, bamboo in amazing original condition, recently reupholstered reversible loose cushions, extreme...
Fabric, Bamboo
Nakki Bench by Mika Tolvanen
Located in Geneve, CH
Nakki bench by Mika Tolvanen. Materials: Foam, Plywood, Elastic Belts, fabric (Harald 3, 0143). Dimensions: D 45 x W 120 x H 46 cm. Also available in different colours and materials. The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put their 30 years of experience into a new project. It was time for a change and a new challenge. The challenge was to build an ambitious design brand from the ground up with high-quality materials and great attention to the little details. With a drive to create new originals, the WOUD collection is founded upon the idea to look ahead instead of looking back and share the love for honest design. Therefore, we are eager to discover and develop new ideas whether it being in form, function or choice of material. Studio Tolvanen...
Metal
1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s "Skyscraper" design velvet sectional sofa. There are eight sections to the sofa (including the two ottomans). Original upholstery. 2 Ottomans:...
Velvet
French Art Deco Carved Walnut Chaise
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fans of the pioneering furniture designer Emile-Jacque Ruhlmann will delight in this glamorous French Art Deco period chaise with a swooping crest of a seat back that rises from the ...
Textile, Walnut
$8,100
H 16.25 in W 48 in D 14 in
Tessa Bench, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tessa bench Antiqued copper Hand repousse Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief o...
Copper
$7,800
H 28 in W 108 in D 108 in
Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large vintage 2 piece sectional sofa with a gorgeous form. It features 2 sections with a low profile sculptural look. Feet are low profile 1 inch cylinders. Fabric is original and ...
Fabric, Wood
$7,130 / item
H 18 in W 36 in D 18 in
Limited Edition Contemporary Bench in Carved Walnut, Brass and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition custom Ombre finish bench 001 from Series 001 by Vincent Pocsik. Carved walnut bench with leather cushion top and brass a...
Brass
$4,360
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 34.65 in
De Sede Ds 63 Three-Seater Sofa in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 three-seater sofa in patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Robust DS-63 modular three-seater sofa. This De Sede sofa ensures ultimate c...
Leather
Pierre Chareau Designed Chaise Lounge French Art Deco
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Experience the epitome of vintage 1920s French charm with the Pierre Chareau Chaise Lounge Chair, a rare find that exudes the elegance of French Art Deco design. We are not exactly s...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,499
H 33 in W 70.5 in D 33 in
Vintage Art Deco Style A. Rudin Down Filled Chaise Lounge Chair Daybed
By A. Rudin, Baker Furniture Company, Marge Carson
Located in Burbank, CA
High end chaise lounge sofa for sale. Manufactured here in Los Angeles by high-end designer company A. Rudin, and is the 2650 chaise lounge. It's an incredibly well built daybed sofa...
Fabric, Wood, Down
Limited Edition Italian Two-Tier Brown Wood Bench With Brass Legs
Located in New York, NY
A limited edition contemporary studio made Italian bench of brown oak veneer with upturned sides with two tiers, the top with a removable pale mustard and brown flecked chenille cush...
Wood
$17,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 153 in D 113 in
Mid-Century Modern Seven-Piece Signed Paul Evans Sectional Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing super rare seven-piece sectional sofa by Paul Evans. Unusual large random tubular tufted sections give this huge sofa a fabulous modern overall look. Upholstered in the first...
Upholstery
French Modern Parchment Bench by R & Y Augousti
Located in Houston, TX
French modern parchment bench by R&Y Augousti. This stunning bench has beautiful saber legs. This lovely postmodern French bench can also be used as a ...
Parchment Paper
Rare modular lounge set "Refugio Due", by Roche Bobois, France, 1978
By Roche Bobois
Located in Lyon, FR
A rare and complete modular lounge set, model “Refugio Due,” designed and produced by Roche Bobois in the late 1970s. This striking ensemble evokes early 20th-century Art Deco aesthe...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
John Salterini Attributed Wrought Iron Outdoor Sectional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century outdoor 2 piece sectional attributed to John Salterini. Wrought iron frames and newly upholstered cushions in outdoor suitable canvas and foam. Natural patina as found....
Wrought Iron
Restored "Golden Girls" Art Deco Rattan "Fan Arm" Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan Fan 3 seat sofa with the same fabric as seen in the original "Golden Girls" show which ran from 1985 till 1992. Harvey Schwartz was the original supplier of the rattan living ...
Rattan
Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Outdoor Sofa Banana Leaf
By Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Rare Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron outdoor sofa Banana Leaf View other in-stock and ready to ship Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture pieces including complete vintage wrought iron conversation sets, vintage Woodard Wrought Iron dining sets in popular patterns like Chantilly Rose and Orleans, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Restored "Golden Girls" Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm Three-Seat Sofa, Rare
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930s Rattan Fan 3 seat sofa with the same fabric as seen in original "Golden Girls" show which ran 1985 till 1992. Harvey Schwartz was the original supplier of the rattan l...
Rattan
1990s Weiman Art Deco Designer Sectional Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
1990s Weiman four-piece designer sectional sofa commissioned by David L. James interiors, freshly upholstered in a honey brown chenille fabric, from...
Chenille
Restored "Golden Girls" Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm Three-Seat Sofa, Rare
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930s Rattan Fan 3 seat sofa with the same fabric as seen in original "Golden Girls" show which ran 1985 till 1992. Harvey Schwartz was the original supplier of the rattan l...
Rattan
Paul Frankl Rattan Suite of Furniture
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rochester, NY
Three piece Paul Frankl design rattan sectional sofa and two matching lounge chairs / armchairs LU961124280982 / coffee table LU961124410932 / bookcase LU961124071482 / pair stacked ...
Upholstery, Reed, Rattan
1920s Sofa Art Deco Velvet Ocher Color Three Seats Original
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original 1920s ocher color, Art Deco style, velvet sofa, three-seat. Very convenient and comfortable. It has a curved shape. The transport quote for the USA and Canada is customized ...
Velvet
Sold
H 32 in W 72.5 in D 43 in
Vintage Modern or Art Deco Revival Two Piece Angled Sectional Sofa by Dansen
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome two piece angled sectional sofa in a fabulous modern or Art Deco Revival styling produced by Dansen Contemporary of High Point, NC. It i...
Fabric
Art Deco Style 1950s Channel Back Curved Two-Piece Sofa
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco style sofa, designed 1950s curved long two-piece channel back sofa, all restored, covered in a ultra suede light taupe very neutral off White to light grey, black lacquered...
Fabric, Ultrasuede, Foam, Hardwood
Sold
H 33 in W 144 in D 36 in
Restored Paul Frankl Style Six Strand Rattan Five-Seat Curved Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six strand square pretzel curved rattan sectional sofa designed in the style of Paul Frankl. This sofa features a stacked rattan base with six ...
Naugahyde, Rattan