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
$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
$5,730Sale Price / item|40% 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
$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
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
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
$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
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
$6,693Sale Price|40% 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
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
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
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
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
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
$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
Limited Edition Italian Two-Tier Brown Wood Bench With Brass Legs
Located in Plainview, 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
$2,030
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
Mid Century Modern Style Four Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Mid Century Modern style four piece sectional sofa with 2 contoured end units and 2 curved center units that offers ample seating. The sectional with button tufted backs, foam fill...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$18,500 / set
H 26.4 in W 153.5 in D 38.6 in
Velvet 'Dress-Up' Sectional Sofa Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
Three-piece velvet Cassina Sectional sofa designed by Rudolfo Dordoni. Upholstered in a high-grade deep wine-colored velvet. Purchased new but never installed. Can be reconfigured to...
Velvet
$10,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 93 in D 37 in
Roche Bobois 'Profile' Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa by Tapinassi & Manzoni, Signed
By Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and highly sculptural "Profile" modular sectional sofa by Roche Bobois, designed by acclaimed Italian designers Roberto Tapinassi and Maurizio Manzoni. Comprised of a larg...
Metal
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
Mid Century Preview Sectional Sofa with Chaise
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Preview Sectional Sofa with Chaise This sectional sofa measures: 113 wide x 67 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17 ...
Upholstery, Wood
Monumental Vintage 12 Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
They don’t make them like this anymore! This spectacular monumental modular sofa consists of six regular and four rounded corner pieces, plus two rolling ottomans. Designed to form a...
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Distressed Green Wooden Bench with Weathered Patina
Located in High Point, NC
A study in quiet character, this wooden bench reveals layers of time through its softly distressed green finish and gently worn surfaces. Its straightforward silhouette is balanced b...
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
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