Art Deco Shelves
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
Elegant Italian Wall Unit in Teak, Brass and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, brass, steel, teak, Italy, 1940s
This Italian wall unit, crafted at the end of the 1940s, is a refined example of midcentury design, seamlessly blending form and function...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Wall-Mounted Coat Rack with Mirror and Drawer, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A functional and stylish vintage coat rack from the 1960s, made in former Czechoslovakia. This piece reflects the clean design and utility-driven aesthetic typical of post-war furnit...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Burl Etagere
Located in Westwood, NJ
Showcasing a bold geometric design, this open shelving unit is crafted with luxurious golden mappa burl wood veneer and gleaming brass accents. Its asymmetrical tiers provide an eleg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Coat Rack in the Style of Paolo Buffa in Rosewood and Maple
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bernville, PA
Professionally restored Italian Art Deco coat rack in the style of Paolo Buffa. A striking design with glass rods as well as brass and glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass
Unique Svenskt Tenn 1930's lacquered self Art Deco elegant.
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Forest, BE
Unique, minimal and elegant lacquered shelve from the 1930's. One shelf that can be adjusted in height at 7 different positions. We have it completely restored but it still shows som...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Pine
Jules Leleu, Pair of Tall Art Deco Cabinets, France, C. 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
These cabinets share striking details, such as hardware and finish, with a series of pieces specially created by Maison Leleu for the steamship L'Atlantique. These stunning pieces we...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Bronze
Restored Artdeco Étagère, Beech, Umakart, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco etagere comes from Czechoslovakia from the 1930s. It is made of lacquered beech blockboard and umakart.
The etagere has undergone careful restoration, during w...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Beech
André Groult French Art Deco Flower Stand, Rack or Shelf, France, 1920s
By Andre Groult
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful elegant four-tier Art Deco étagère / flower bench / plant table from the 1920s. Designed by the French decorator and furniture designer André Groult (1884–1966). Made of ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Wood
1930s Art Deco Bookshelf in the Manner of Gilbert Rohde Refinished
Located in Atlanta, GA
1930s Art Deco Bookcase, in the manner of Gilbert Rohde, American, circa 1930s. This came from the same estate as the Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller desk...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Filling Cabinet with Five Folding Fronts
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco filling cabinet with five folding fronts.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Victorian wrought iron plant shelf
By Art Decor
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This vintage wrought iron plant shelf is the answer to your plant storage problems, both practical and sophisticated. Not only is it absolutely stunning ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Iron
Jacques Adnet Bookcase, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning A-Frame bookcase by French designer Jacques Adnet. Frame is made of black iron with brass caps. The 5 shelves of this piece are each made of thick ply oak with the edges wra...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Iron, Brass
Pair Modernist Gouffe Cerused Oak Wall Shelf Deco, 1930s, France
Located in New York, NY
Pair Gouffe cerused oak wall shelf deco, 1930s, France
Beautiful cerused wall shelf with an interesting shape. The shelf is a good example of timeless design.
This shelf was part o...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Oak
Paul T Frankl Skyscraper Sideboard Frankl Galleries Ny Moderne Art Deco, C. 1928
By Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and important lacquered sideboard in two tone yellow ochre finish with silver leaf ornamentation, original mirrored tops, glass shelves, bullet hinges, faceted solid brass silver leafed hardware and silver plated shelf...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Wood
Swedish Modern Display Shelf or Étagère in Golden Birch, 1920s-1930s
Located in Skanninge, SE
Fantastic shelf made by Nordiska Kompaniet to be used in their own store (NK) in Stockholm. It was used in the 1930s to display different objects that were up for sale. Very rare!
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Steel
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Open Display or Bookshelf. Newly refinished and ready to go! Perfect for your amazing collection! Pe...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Peter Ghyczy Art Deco Style Wall shelve 1980s Netherlands
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice attractive wall shelve ''Planchet ''. Thick cut Glass shelve .greenish
in color .holding by polished aluminum brackets .
Design by Peter Ghyczy 1980s
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1980s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Cut Glass
1930s Art Deco Two Tops Table in Burl Walnut, Pointed Legs Mahogany Tinted
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Refined and vary useful 1930s Art Deco table with two shelves in burl walnut with pointed legs mahogany tinted. Restored and wax finished
Measures cm: D 41 W 62 H 68.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Art Deco Entry Shelf with Cabinet and Drawers Swiss Alp Style, French, 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique Art Déco shelf with little cabinet, drawers and mail box
Swiss Alp style with a carved chalet on the door of the cabinet.
Both aesthetic and pract...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Oak
Rotating Shelving Unit with Full Body Mirror in Cream Shagreen by Kifu Paris
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.
This rotating library...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass
Circa 1930 French Art Deco Corner Wall Shelf
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1930 French Art Deco Corner Wall Shelf
Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass
American 1940s Three-Tiered Mahogany Etagere
Located in Buchanan, NY
This American 1940s mahogany etagere features three tiers with drawers on two of the tiers. The brass pulls and sabot draw attention to the detailed carvings on the drawers and legs, adding a touch of elegance to its overall appearance. Equipped with casters, this etagere can be easily moved around to suit your needs. The piece is in very good condition, demonstrating the durability and timeless appeal of vintage furniture. Its versatile design makes it an ideal addition to various spaces, be it a bathroom for storing toiletries and towels, or a home office for organizing documents and stationery. With dimensions of 48 inches high, 20 inches wide and 15 inches deep, this etagere offers ample storage without taking up too much space, making it a practical and stylish choice for any home.
This beautiful etagere is part of 145 Antiques' extensive collection of unique and vintage furniture...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass
French 1940s Black lacquered Metal Circular decorative Display Staircase
Located in Long Island City, NY
French 1940's black lacquered wrought iron decorative display staircase / plant stand.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Metal
Nickel over Iron Art Deco Bakers Rack with Glass Shelves, French, C 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French nickel over iron Art Deco bakers rack with glass shelves, C 1930.
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Nickel
Italian wood art deco shelf in the style of Domus Nova, 1930s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Small shelf in wood and metal manufactured in Italy in the 1930s in the style of Domus Nova/La Rinascente products. Partially restored: the surface has been polished. Wax Finishing.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Wood
Femina Vanity Table – Jindřich Halabala, 1970s, UP Závody Bučovice
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Original Femina vanity table designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in the 1970s by UP Závody Bučovice, a key manufacturer in Czechoslovakia. The production label on the piece co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Metal
Ernesto Valabrega Small Bookcase in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, bookcase, oak, Italy, 1930s
This bookcase shows the characteristics of Ernesto Valabrega's designs. The dynamic engraved wood, gives the piece real character. A n...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Oak
Pair of Crocodile Leather Open Library Bookcases with Drawers & Record Slots
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of tall free standing open bookcases with drawers to the base and Crocodile / Alligator leather finish
A very good looking well made and decorative pair of open library...
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20th Century European Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French Parisian Bar or Bistro Liquor Display Brass Glass Wood Stand Shelf
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
French Parisian Bar or Bistro Liquor Bottle
Display Shelf Unit, or could have been used to hold glasses, either way, these are extremely difficult to find, especially those that have...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Shelves, Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco shelf-side table. Also can be flower stand. Five rectangular plate.
USA continental in home delivery $295 2-4 weeks
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Walnut and Ebony Abstract Tier Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco walnut small étagère (tier table) with ebonized edge and asymmetrical shelves.
Shows its age and some wear.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Blanket Chest – Jitona, 1960s, by Landsman & Nepožitek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This is a vintage blanket chest produced in the 1960s by Jitona Soběslav, designed by Bohumil Landsman and Hubert Nepožitek, two renowned figures of post-war Czechoslovak furniture d...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass
Restored Artdeco Étagère, Oak, Glass, Chromed Steel, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The Art Deco étagère from the 1930s was made in Czechoslovakia. Its construction consists of solid wood with oak veneer, and after complete restoration, it exhibits top-notch stabili...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Chrome, Steel
20th Century Art Deco Glass Storage Chromium Rack in the style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Vienna, AT
20th Century Art Deco Glass Storage Chromium Rack in the style of Jacques Adnet. An elegant glass storage rack carried by a chromium metal frame. The central compartments and sidepan...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Metal
French Utility Shelves, 1920s
Located in London, England
Infinitely useful free standing shelving unit.
France 1920s.
H 172cm x W 73.5cm x D 28.5cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Oak, Pine
Sophisticated Console with Beige Marble Top with Inlay Leafs and Matching Mirror
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Sophisticated console with beige marble top with real inlay leafs and matching mirror.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Walnut Showcase
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Deco walnut showacse. Signs of usage, small chips on glass shelves. Glass doors missing.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Birch, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flamed birch was a popular wood choice for Art Deco furniture in the 1930s, and this chest of drawers features several typical Art Deco design elements. However, without any addition...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Birch
Art Deco Vintage Flower Stand Shelf Walnut Brass Green Marble Glass 1930s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage shelf or flower stand from walnut, green marble glass and brass details 1930s Vienna.
A beautiful Art Deco shelf or flower stand from s...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Vintage Pair of Nickel-Plated Shelves or Flower Stand, 1930s, France
Located in Vienna, AT
This outstanding pair of vintage Art Deco / Bauhaus era flower stands or shelves were made of curved nickel-plated brass tubes. Furthermore each flower stand shows six adjustable mou...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Stone, Nickel, Brass
Chrome and Black Glass Art Deco Inspired Shelving / Room Divider-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Super cool and stylish steel unit, with black elongated glass shelves. A sophisticated and elegant piece, from France of the late 1970s. Strong references t...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Chrome
French Bronze / Brass Art Deco Patisserie Stand
By Maison Siegel
Located in Köln, NW
Beautifully shaped French early Art Deco etagere. These etagères served in the twenties as presentoirs in patisseries and boulangeries in France.
This model is from the early twenti...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage Chromed Metal Glass Shelves Flower Stand 1930s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus vintage flower stand or book stand or room divider or shelves from chromed metal and clear glas plates, which was designed 1930s,...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Center Shelving Unit, Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass and Glass - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Center shelving unit, wrought iron and three metal plates with drypoint engraving in three levels. One drawer and three sandblast glasses, solid brass handle...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron, Metal
Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Store Displays / Stands / Fixtures /Shelves
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair of Art Deco wrought iron store displays / stands / Fixtures /shelves, GARDEN, Classic Art Deco "waterfall" design, My guess, originally out of an old pastrie shop. Cand...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Art Deco etagere ( shelf ) with rose wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French Art Deco etagere, the rose wood is beautiful
Category
1920s European Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
GIO PONTI, Exceptionnal brass and glass shelf, Circa 1939
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
Excepptionnal brass and glass shelf, featuring five supported wooden shelves held by two glass blades at the ends, all securely connected and fix...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass
French Chrome and Glass Bakers Rack
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French display rack used in Paris to display the bakers' daily selection of breads.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Shelves
Art Deco Shelf Unit
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Art Deco shelf unit that was used in a shop for exposed stuff.
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Shelves
Located in London, England
Art deco ètagères or shelves, in solid walnut.
Absolutely unreal grain. And a rich, warm nutty colour throughout.
These shelves have been professionally French polished and are in ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Walnut
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 Shelves
Materials
Wood
Chamois Wall Shelf - Black HORACE
Located in FONTAIN, FR
Discover Horace, an agile wall-mounted piece of furniture that evokes the unexpected intrusion of nature into unconventional spaces. Inspired by the agility of the chamois, this acro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Laminate
André GROULT (1884-1966), Art Deco serving table
By Andre Groult
Located in Paris, FR
André Groult (1884-1966) was a prominent French decorator and furniture designer known for infusing his creations with sensuality and whimsy. Coming from a conventional bourgeois fam...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves
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 Shelves
Materials
Yew
Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Mid-Century Modern era chrome and glass half moon shelves bear no maker's signature, but are believed to have been made in the United St...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Wall-Mounted Hallway Panel with Hooks, Mirror & Shelf, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A stylish wall-mounted entryway panel made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. This original vintage piece embodies the retro aesthetic and practical design typical of post-wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
"Art Moderne" Chrome and Glass Bar Cart
Located in New Orleans, LA
This bar cart has clean modern lines and is easy to clean up after a fancy party. You could feature some vintage cocktail shakers on the upper or lower levels when it is not in use.
Category
1940s Vintage Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf Bookcase Walnut Turned Restored Shellac
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco Mid-Century Modern bookshelf bookcase in walnut turned and restored and shellac polished
Measures console cm: H 95, W 80, D 32.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco shelves for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco shelves 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 shelves created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco shelves made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original shelves, popular names associated with this style include André Groult, Paul Frankl, Singchan Design, and Jacques Adnet. 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 shelves differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $362 and tops out at $32,517 while the average work can sell for $3,162.