Art Deco Bookcases
ART DECO STYLE
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.
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Style: Art Deco
Scandinavian burr elm art deco low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian burr elm art deco low open bookcase circa 1930.
Beautiful quality art deco period Swedish low open bookcase. Rounded elm veneered outer surface and elm root door and d...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Birch, Elm
Art Deco De Coene Voltaire Bibliothèque, France, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite 1920s Art Deco De Coene Voltaire bibliothèque or cabinet, a rare gem straight from the heart of France's design heritage. Crafted with a meticulous blend of wood, this stat...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Modernist Bookcase from France, 1930s
By DIM
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and beautifully proportioned Art Deco rosewood bookcase or cabinet having three shelved sections with a sliding single door, the ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
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Rosewood
Art Deco Bookcase and Bar, 1930, French, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase with bar, with shelves and 2 internal drawers
Year: 1930
Country: French
Wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to liv...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
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Wood
Completely Restored Art Deco Brown Oak Display Cabinet, Czechia, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
20th century Art Deco display cabinet
Completely restored.
Material: Oak
Source: Czechoslovakia
Period: 1920-1929.
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak, Wood, Lacquer
Luxury Hardwood Vintage Two Drawer Dwarf Library Bookcase Sideboard Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England vintage mahogany open library bookcase with twin drawers
This piece is in good used condition, the drawers run ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Art Deco Bookcase in Wood, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase
Year: 1920
Country: French
Wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to live in the golden years, this is the bookcase that your project needs.
We have s...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Lovely Bradley Furniture England Yew Wood Open Library Bookcase Cupboard Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for this lovely vintage Bradley Furniture England Yew wood & Brass Military Campaign open library bookcase with cupboard base...
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20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Yew
Art Deco Bookcase, 1930, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase
Year: 1930
Country: French
Wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to live in the golden years, this is the bookcase that your project needs.
We have s...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Bookcase in Wood, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase
Year: 1920
Country: French
Wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to live in the golden years, this is the bookcase that your project needs.
We have s...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Year: 1920
Country: French
Wood
You want to live in the golden years, this is the bookcase that your project needs.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and V...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
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Wood
Pair of Restored Art Deco Bookcases, by Oldřich Liška, Walnut, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant pair of Art Deco bookcases comes from the early 20th century. They are made of walnut wood and have sliding clear glass doors. The bookcases were designed by architect O...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
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Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Italian Art Deco rectangular wooden bookcase with five shelves, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco rectangular wooden bookcase with five shelves, 1940s
Bookcase entirely made of wood divided into two columns. It has five shelves at different heights, for a total o...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
White and Brown Art Deco Display Cabinet Made in France, 1930s, Walnut
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
20th century Art Deco display cabinet
Completely restored to the high gloss.
Material: Walnut.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Small Art Deco Library in walnut and Macassar Ebony, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small Art Deco library in walnut and Macassar ebony, circa 1930.
Many chips of plating.
Furniture to restore.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Decadence Bookcase with Glass Shelves
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Indulge in the opulent essence of Art Deco design with the Decadence Bookcase. Two ornate metal semi-circles are joined in a glamourous union by sleek glass shelves and her backless ...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Display Cabinet, Made in the 1920s, Restored to High Gloss
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
20th century Art Deco display cabinet
Completely restored to the high gloss.
Material: Mahogany.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
Art Deco Style His Modular Library Day System Made with Wood and Bronze
Located in Seroa, PT
Composition Description
Wall mounting bracket - 50 x 30 x H285 cm
Mate black metal (SCM-16) + Bims in brushed bronze metal (SCM-14)
Shelves low prof...
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Important Macassar Ebony Mother of Pearl Glass Shelf Cupboard Cabinet Shelves
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning very, rare and important, Macassar Ebony cabinet with mother of pearl door panels and ...
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20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Art Deco Dry Bar Display Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Introducing an exquisite Art Deco Bar Display Cabinet, a stunning piece crafted in France during the iconic 1950s era. This cabinet is a true repr...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Vintage 1920/30’s open fronted free-standing bookcase
Located in London, GB
A free-standing open fronted vintage bookcase with 4 shelves. The two end supports taper towards the top. Made from dark stained solid pine.
Size
Width 92cm
Depth at base 24cm
Dept...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Restored Art Deco Display Cabinet , Walnut and Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco display cabinet from the early 20th century showcases the masterful craftsmanship of Czechoslovak furniture design. Crafted from solid wood and adorned with hig...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Age Art Deco Impressive Credenza Bookcase Meroni & Fossati Lissone Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Age Art Deco 1930s impressive credenza bookcase library, Meroni & Fossati Lissone, in walnut and veneered walnut, excellent conditions, wax-polished.
Measures cm: H 246, W 145, D 40...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Large Bookcase italian decò design rational autarchy years '30 in walnuts glass
Located in Biella, IT
Very elegant large Bookcase/filing cabinet/vetrine, italian art decò design rational/autarchy years '30 in walnuts glass.
provenance from important and storic enginering in Ivrea It...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Restored Art Deco Display Cabinet, Mahogany and Glass, Polished, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco display cabinet dates from the first half of the 20th century. It is veneered with mahogany and features clear, cut glass panels. A practical feature is the sid...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany
Pair of Art Deco Style Birch Room Dividers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of Art Deco Style Birch Room Dividers. Square form with a compartment above three drawers and multiple divided shelves. All are made from remarkably figured burled "Cerulean Bir...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Birch, Burl
French Art Deco Calamander Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco calamander wood bookcase cabinet with open book shelves above a set of 3 and 3 drawers with square handles (Related items: REG0033, REG0038) (DOMINIQUE)
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20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Country: French
Wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to live in the golden years, this is the bookcase that your project needs.
We have specialized in the sale...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Art Deco French Bookcase/ Credenza
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco Book case/ credenza. There are 3 big shelves and multiple little shelves and drawers with silver handles on the lower part of the bookcase. It ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Canvas
1930s Italy Art Decò Bookcase in Mahogany by Permanente Mobili Cantù , Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Italy, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco bookcase in walnut and mahogany wax-polished by Permanente Mobili Cantù
Measures cm: H 128, W 105, D 30.
La Permanente Mobili Cantù
The His...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
China Closet Art Deco J. Halabala from 1920
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present a made to order unique designer Art Deco showcase from 1920, designed and made by a famous designer and carperter Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech designer ranked among the mo...
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1910s Czech Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Fully restored ART DECO bookcase, 1930´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This bookcase was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s.
the library consists of two parts that can be separated from each other. Upper glazed and lower with storage areas...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Bookcase and Bar, 1930, French, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase with bar,
Year: 1930
Country: French
Wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to live in the golden years, this is the ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Eugène Printz, Bookcase in Solid Walnut and Black Opal Glass, circa 1935
Located in Paris, FR
A quadrangular bookcase in solid walnut and black opal glass. Engraved "E. PRINTZ" on the back of the top and the base.
History
Former collection Alain Braunstein.
Bibliograph...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Opaline Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Bookcase and Bar, 1930, French, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase with bar,
Year: 1930
Country: French
Wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to live in the golden years, this is the ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Side cabinet attr. to Maxime Old in leather and brass
By Maxime Old
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant and refined living room cabinet, attributed to master Maxime Old France and created in 1950, is a true work of art that enchants with its craftsmanship. Made of oak wood...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Country: French
Wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to live in the golden years, this is the bookcase that your project needs.
We have specialized in the sale...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
China Closet Art Deco
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present a made to order unique designer Art Deco showcase from 1950
It has been cleaned to bare veneer, disinfected and finished by hand with high gloss shellac polish.
Every pi...
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1920s Polish Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Oak Desk Top Book Trough, with Handles A useful piece made in oak
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Desk Top Book Trough, with Handles
A useful piece made in oak and ideal to hold a few books on your desk or bedside, the trough has carying handles at each side
The trough is 7...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Maurice Alet, Art Deco Bookcase in Ebony Macassar
By Maurice Alet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maurice Alet, Art Deco Bookcase in Ebony Macassar
Fully restored with French varnish
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Beech, Macassar
Art Deco Furniture in Wood and parchment leather, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Year: 1920
Country: French
Wood and parchment leather
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal....
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Mid-Century Bookcase in Parchment Handmade Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
Importante libreria con scrittoio, completamente rivestita in pergamena.
È possibile realizzare i nostii arredi su misura del cliente.
È possibile utilizzare la pergamena in vari ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Walnut Bookcase, Well-Preserved Original Condition, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco walnut bookcase.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: walnut, glass
Well-preserved original condition.
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Wood
Art Deco Display Case / Library Made of Macassar with Marble Top, Paris 1925
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco display case / library made of Macassar with marble top, approx. 1925 Paris. Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture u...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Oak Desk Top Book Trough A useful piece made in oak and ideal to hold books
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Desk Top Book Trough
A useful piece made in oak and ideal to hold a few books on your desk or bedside
The trough is 8” high, 15.5” wide and 5.5” deep
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Modernist Art Deco bookcase / cabinet, Attributed to Auguste Vallin, France
By Auguste Vallin
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Modernist Art Deco bookcase / cabinet, Attributed to Auguste Vallin, France, Circa 1930
Important bookcase / cabinet consisting of a central cupboard with double door, 2 side cupboa...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Mahogany
Art Deco Bookcase , 1930, French, Materials: Wood and glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase
Glass engraved with men and women swimming under the Sun
Year: 1930
Country: French
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Dec...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
1930´s Art Deco Bookcase, Beech, Mahogany, Mottled Mahogany, Spain, Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco bookcase, beech and blond mahogany structure with mottled mahogany veneer. Central block with five drawers with doors on each side with five shelves each, french polish. Nic...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, Materials: Wood and Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Year: 1920
Country: French
Wood and mirror
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposa...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass
Jules Leleu, Midcentury Vitrine in Mahogany Parquetry, France, 1957
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Unique vitrine by Jules Leleu in mahogany marquetry, patinated metal and gilt bronze
Numbered 33774 5697.
Provenance: This vitrine was created for Mr. Renondin and is entered ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Bronze
2 Tables with shelves Art Deco in wood , France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Tables with shelves Art Deco
Material: wood
Style: Art Deco
Country: France
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the tables that your project needs.
We have speciali...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Bookcase, 1930, French , Material: Wood and leather
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase Art Deco
Year: 1930
Country: French
Wood and leather
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to live in the golden years, this i...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Wood
Landon Bookcase or Dry Bar in Mahogany with Brass Accents by Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Landon Bookcase in scalloped Honduran Mahogany with hand rubbed oil finish and patinated brass accents.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Style His Modular Multimedia Day System Made with Wood and Bronze
Located in Seroa, PT
Composition description
Wall mounting bracket - 5 x 3 x H285 cm + 5 x 3 x H247 cm
Mate black metal (SCM-16) + Bims in brushed bronze metal (SCM-14)
Shelves high profile 800 - 80 x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Style His Modular Bookcase Day System Made with Wood and Bronze
Located in Seroa, PT
Composition Description
Wall mounting bracket - 5 x 3 x H285 cm
Mate black metal (SCM-16) + Bims in brushed bronze metal (SCM-14)
Shelves low profil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Style Her Bookcase Made with Ebony and Brushed Brass by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand's aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Art Deco bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde, Jan Brunott, and Bruno Paul. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $641 and tops out at $360,000 while the average work can sell for $5,391.