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
$7,640Sale Price / item|20% 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
Giorgio Collection Mirage Curve Velvet Sectional Sofa, Italy
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 st...
Stainless Steel, Nickel
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
$6,080Sale Price|20% 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
Madison Modular Semi-Circular Italian Sofa in Velvet by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The new semi-circular Madison sofa by Zanaboni, inspired by the neoclassic style, with its balanced look is expressive without excesses, reflects the arti...
Upholstery
$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
$14,998Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
JNK Miami's Venturi Modular Curved Sectional Sofa with Integrated Console
Located in Miami, FL
Experience grand scale and fluid architectural design with JNK Miami’s Venturi Modular Curved Sectional Sofa. Crafted for expansive living environments, this luxury multi-piece secti...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$8,924Sale Price|20% 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
$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
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
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
$29,678 / set
H 24.81 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Large COR Trio Sectional Sofa, Germany / Switzerland 1972 NEW VELVET UPHOLSTERY
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage COR Trio Sofa in new Dark Chocolate Brown Velvet. The velvet can easily be brushed to give it a different look, with lighter and darker brown tones (see different looks in th...
Fabric, Velvet
$24,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 180 in D 34 in
Stunning Hollywood Regency Tufted 2-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Hollywood Regency an extra long two-part sofa with a deep tufted back. The sofa splits in the centre, each side has a single seat cushion with rounded outer edge on an upholstered base, the extension has a tufted top and also has a curved edge. The sofa comes with two matching tufted foot stools...
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sectional L Shaped Sofa
By Carsons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A curvy three piece sectional designed by Carson's Furniture and produced in the early 1980s. It features a unique over lapping cushion design. Fabric is original, and dated, but usa...
Fabric
$4,995
H 26.5 in W 171 in D 117 in
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style hexagonal curved sectional sofa by Drexel. Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style large hexagonal curved sectional sofa By Drexel Heri...
Fabric
$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
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sleek and modern, this sofa was produced by Weiman Preview, dating to the 1980s. It features an elegant three-piece design, with the main body set upon an upholstered plinth-style ba...
Fabric, Upholstery
$2,077
H 18.51 in W 75.6 in D 13 in
Rustic Primitive Bench from Northern Sweden, Made by Hand with Natural Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rustic primitive bench from the early 1800s. Made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1830. The seat is made from just one board and it has trestle-like legs. Heavy distr...
Pine
$7,800
H 28 in W 142 in D 110 in
Mid-Century Post Modern Curved L Shaped Cloud Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & stunning L shaped sectional sofa with incredible design lines. This well built sofa is by Directional furniture, circa 1980s. It features the original fabric in a 3 separat...
Fabric
$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
$4,800
H 31 in W 116 in D 49 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa after Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern sofa in a hexagonal form circa 1970's. It features a two section design with low profile feet. Fabric is original and needs recovering...
Fabric
Thayer Coggin Midcentury Sectional Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Thayer Coggin midcentury sectional sofa This sofa measures: 145 wide x 86 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of...
Upholstery, Wood
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
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
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
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