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.
Edward Hald for Orrefors Chandelier in Brass and Glass
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Hald for Orrefors chandelier, 'HD 8532', Sweden, 1940s Elegant chandelier designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors in the 1940s. Model HD 8532 features a finely crafted glass sha...
Brass
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Book Case in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928 Modular book case or wall unit by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from multipe...
Mahogany
French “Clichy” Pink Reeded Glass & Brass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” pink coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.90 kg / 2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards...
Brass
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco pendant light, circa 1930. Elegant wrought iron frame. Alabaster shade. Electrified, 4 lights, E14 socket. In perfect condition. Total height: 58 cm Shade diameter: 42 cm W...
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Walnut Glass Top
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern design, pair of bedside tables with double front door, glass top and beautiful wood veneer burl decors on the sides and door...
Brass
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Monumental Modular Bookcase in Mahogany
By Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928 Modular book case or wall unit by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from multipe...
Mahogany
$27,500 / set
Pair of Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Moritz Hergesell for Anton Hergesell, pair of lounge chairs, mahogany, fabric, Austria, late 1920s This pair of lounge chairs can likely be situated within the context...
Fabric, Mahogany
Art Deco Crystal Glass Perfume Bottle, vintage Germany 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Art Deco perfume bottle crafted from clear glass and featuring a beautifully designed matching glass stopper. With its refined lines and timeless silhouette, this piece captu...
Art Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Leather Armchairs Circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Pair of French Art Deco Leather Armchairs Circa 1920s - Price is for the pair - Scalloped back - Mustard coloured cushions - Oak feet - Brass buttons throughout chairs - Sprung sea...
Leather, Oak
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Burl Veneer Mirror Mosaic Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1950s Italian Art Deco bar cabinet in great wood veneer front double doors standing on four classic legs giving elegance and importance. Once you open the two doors the ful...
Brass
Jindřich Halabala Pair of Art Deco 'Tulip' Stools in Floral Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Art Deco 'Tulip' stools, designed by Jindřich Halabala for Spojené UP závody Brno, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
Elegant Art Deco Style Hand-Carved Alabaster Lily Pendant Chandelier, ca 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly decorative and beautifully shaped Art Deco alabaster pendant light from the early twentieth century. If you are looking for a stylish light fixture with real character, then ...
Alabaster, Bronze, Brass
Art Deco Brass Wall Sconces - In the style of Jules Leleu - France 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Brass Wall Sconces - In the style of Jules Leleu - France 1940s Elegant French Sconces entirely made of solid brass. Circa 1930, typical Art Deco design of that period. B...
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs in Geometric Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, beech, steel studs, France, 1930s Striking pair of French armchairs crafted in beech, dating from the late Art Deco period. The design is distinguished by its sculptural ...
Metal
European Art Deco 1930s Dining Table in Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, walnut, walnut burl, oak, Europe, 1930s Another beautiful piece of the European Art Deco period. This table exemplifies geometric purity and material sophistication of...
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier with Star Ceiling Accent
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, Murano glass, Italy, 1940s An elegant Italian chandelier from the 1940s, distinguished by its beautifully sculpted ribbed glass shades and graceful flowing arms. ...
Brass
Henredon Scene Three Art Deco Style Walnut Burl Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Henredon Scene III Chest of Drawers, circa 1989. An iconic Mid-Century Modern design blending Art Deco and Asian-inspired aesthetics. Features three dovetailed dra...
Brass
Bronze Tray by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Bronze tray designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Square tray in solid bronze with conch chased motifs in the corners * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: Bx5 * Period: 1925 * Con...
Bronze
Barovier & Toso Italian Chandelier in Crystal Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier & Toso, chandelier, crystal glass, brass, Italy, 1940s This elegant chandelier by Barovier & Toso, produced in Italy during the 1940s, reflects the refined craftsma...
Brass
Antique Art Deco Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonier From The 1930
Located in Søborg, DK
1930s Art Deco Alabaster Plafonnier 40 cm Rewired Swedish 1930s alabaster bowl plafonnier with spectacular natural stone. The shade is a clean, minimalist form that lets the alabaste...
Alabaster
Large French Art Deco, Black & White Alabaster & Silk Cord Light, 1930s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Ar Deco Chandelier hand crafted of Alabaster in 1930s, France. Made in a very elegant yet simple manner, without many unnecessary details - that makes the chandelier very m...
Alabaster, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Style Amboyna and Palmwood Console, Sofa Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid twentieth century French Art Deco style console table is constructed of amboyna with palmwood trim. The narrow 16 inch deep top has a central field of amboyna and a stair st...
Palmwood, Amboyna
Henredon Scene III Art Deco Walnut Burl Black Lacquer Nightstands Bedside Tables
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Late 20th Century Henredon Scene Three Nightstands, circa 1989. An iconic Mid-Century Modern design blending Art Deco and Asian-inspired aesthetics. Features two dovetailed ...
Brass
Art Deco Sculptural Onyx & Veria Green Marble Nude Flapper signed Max le Verrier
Located in New York, NY
This captivating Art Deco sculpture, titled "LUEUR" by the esteemed artist Max Le Verrier, epitomizes the elegance and dynamism of the Art Deco era. Created in France circa 1930, the...
Onyx, Marble
1930s Art Deco Magazine Rack, Black Lacquered Beech, Dutch Design
By Cor Alons
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist magazine rack. Design in the style of Cor Alons. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Original black lacquered beech and plywood frame with orig...
Oak, Plywood
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Brass and Blue Glass, France, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920 French Art Deco, blue Clichy glass pendant lamp Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescen...
Brass
Four-Light Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Oy Taito Ab, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Finland
An elegant and highly collectible Art Deco chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Oy Taito Ab during the 1930s. This refined four-light suspension fixture exemplifie...
Brass
Art Deco Style Painting of a Woman in Front of a Mirror, Oil on Canvas, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco style painting of a woman before a mirror, oil on canvas, France, 20th century. This oil painting on canvas depicts an elegant woman observing her reflection in a mirror, i...
Canvas, Paint
Antique Art Deco Early 20th Century Cut Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant cut-glass plafonnier light made in England. c.1930 A lovely hand cut Art Deco glass bowl, with high quality brass fittings, including chain and ceiling rose. ...
Brass
Perfect Pair Art Deco Hand-Carved Alabaster Fan Wall Sconces, circa 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and highly stylish pair of hand-carved Art Deco alabaster wall sconces with a striking folded fan design. This beautiful pair of 1920s Art Deco wall lights is entirely han...
Alabaster, Metal
Verlux Opalescent Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in NANTES, FR
Opalescent Verlux bowl, circa 1930. Nickel-plated metal mount. Opalescent pressed molded glass bowl decorated with birds. Electrified, E14 socket. In perfect condition. Height: 42 ...
Metal
1930s Art Deco Wood Brass and Sterling Silver Italian Cigarette Box
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This exceptional 1930s Italian Art Deco cigarette box is a masterclass in the refined elegance and geometric sophistication of the era. Handcrafted in Italy, the box features a rich,...
Sterling Silver, Brass
Large Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Flat bronze platter with chased detailing along the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: LB 1736 * Period: 1936 ...
Bronze
French Brass frosted and clear, cut glass globe flush mount
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French frosted and clear, cut glass globe flush mount Brass glass holder Weight: 1.30 kg / 2.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international sta...
Brass
Carl Malmsten 'Redet' Lounge Chair in Brown Velvet and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for AB O.H. Sjögren in Tranås, 'Redet' lounge chair, ash, velvet, Sweden, 1936 The Redet lounge chair is one of Carl Malmsten’s most distinctive designs, created in 19...
Velvet, Ash
Barovier & Toso Art Deco Table Lamp in Crystal Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier & Toso table lamp, crystal glass, Italy, 1940s Exceptional Barovier & Toso table lamp from the 1940s, crafted entirely from richly textured clear glass using the re...
Crystal
Art Deco rod pendant light with brass suspension, marbled glass - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Deco rod pendant light from the 1930s - 1940s with a very nicely profiled beige glass shade. The glass shade is marbled and in very good condition. The suspension is made of bras...
Brass
Italian Art Deco Chandelier in Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, glass, brass, Italy, 1940s Elegant Italian chandelier from the 1940s in the style of Barovier, crafted from ribbed crystal glass and warm brass. Featuring graceful curve...
Brass
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Lounge Chairs Oak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Studio, armchairs, oak, fabric, Italy, 1930s Designed by Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Studio in the 1930s, this set of lounge ch...
Fabric, Oak
Rare Marcello Piacentini 1920s Floor Lamp in Patinated Copper and Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marcello Piacentini, floor lamp, patinated copper and brass, glass, maple, Italy, 1927-1928 Designed by the Italian architect and urban planner Marcello Piacentini (1881–1960), this...
Brass, Copper
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Mirror Mosaic Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1950s Italian Art Deco bar cabinet in great wood veneer front double doors standing on four tapered legs giving elegance and importance. Once you open the two doors the ful...
Brass
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, Germany 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Große Pendelleuchte aus den 1920er - 1930er Jahren mit marmoriertem Glasschirm und Seilaufhängung. Die Leuchte hat einen großen hellgelben Schirm mit dunkelblauer Marmorierung. Der S...
Brass
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier – France, 1920s. Bring timeless elegance into your interior with this authentic French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier from Franc...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Art Deco marble effect hand-blown Murano glass pendant light, Italy, 1930s
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Compatible with US/EU standards. Sculptural Art Deco and Hollywood Regency Murano glass pendant lamp, Italy, 1930s. Composed of a one-piece Murano glass diffuser with a marble effec...
Metal, Chrome, Brass
French Art Deco Period Mahogany Draper's Table, Console Table, Kitchen Island
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French fabric store to lay out and cut fabric in the early twentieth century, this Art Deco period mahogany draper's table rests on gently tapered legs which sup...
Mahogany
Asymmetrical Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, wood and fabric, Europe, 1930s A remarkable European lounge chair from the 1930s, distinguished by its sculptural asymmetrical silhouette and soft organic curves. The ...
Fabric
Art Deco Green Glass Flush Mount Light, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century 5-armed Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use w...
Metal
Pair of Glass Paste Wall Sconces - Art Deco Style - 1970s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Wall Sconces in Gilded Metal, White glass paste, 1970s A rare pair of handcrafted wall sconces in the Art Deco style, dating from the 1970s, originally shaped, composed of...
Metal
Antique Art Deco Walnut Mantel Desk Clock Key Wound Chiming Bauhaus 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique art deco style, key wound, chiming mantel clock with a wooden oxbow/yoke shaped case and brass numbers. Dimensions 26” x 4” x 8.25” / Face – 6.75” (Width x Depth x Height/Di...
Walnut
Pair of Fan-Shaped Wall Sconces - Art Deco Style - 1970s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Fan-Shaped Wall Sconces in Gilded Metal and White Glass Paste, 1970s A rare and exquisite pair of handcrafted wall sconces in the Art Deco style, dating from the 1970s. Thes...
Metal
Art Deco Ceiling Light, Circa 1930
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco ceiling light, circa 1930. Wrought iron frame with a black patina. Pressed molded glass globe decorated with shells. Wired, E27 socket. Some chips to the globe on the mounti...
Wrought Iron
A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s This is a wonderful example of an iconic chair, an early moustache model with Cuban cigar arms and a l...
Leather
Art Deco Bronze & Havanna Glass Chandelier, Böhlmarks, Sweden 1930s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco Swedish Grace Chandelier was designed and manufactured in the 1930s. The light features a three-arm chandelier with curved arms supporting scalloped Havanna Glass sh...
Bronze
Art Deco Green and Brown Marbled UFO Shaped Glass Pendant Light, Germany 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rare German Art Deco pendant light with striking UFO-shaped green marbled glass and chromed metal suspension, circa 1930s. A striking German Art Deco pendant light from the 1930s fe...
Metal
1920s Chinese Art Deco Hand-Knotted Dragon Rug, Wool, Blue, 119 × 215 cm
Located in Bochum, NRW
Chinese Art Deco Dragon Rug, 119 × 215 cm - Hand‑Knotted Wool A striking early 20th‑century Chinese Art Deco rug featuring two powerful stylized dragons set against a deep blue field...
Wool, Cotton
Italian 1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Burl Dry Bar Cabinet
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern drinks dry bar cabinet in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood, various doors and storage spaces with great shapes and decors. The...
Brass
Barovier & Toso Chandelier in Brass and Glass with Floral Motifs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier & Toso chandelier, brass, glass, Italy, 1940s An elegant expression of Venetian craftsmanship, this chandelier by Barovier & Toso combines timeless artistry with re...
Brass
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique, impressive and very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood, two doors with amazing interior part in mirror gl...
Brass
A Stylish Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Parisian Models, Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Stylish Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Parisian Models, Circa 1950’s Compact and stylish, this original pair of leather club chairs are very lovely indeed. The leather is bes...
Leather