Art Deco Furniture
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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Item Ships From: Chicago
Style: Art Deco
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a central round medallion with a landscape containing houses surrounding a lake with a boat, and all surrounded by a wide came...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a bold fuchsia ground overlaid with myriad auspicious peonies and flowers, ...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
6 Piece Silver- Plated Tea & Coffee Service
Located in Chicago, IL
6 piece silver-plated tea and coffee service includes coffee pitcher 6"H x 8"D x 3"W, tea pot 4"H x 8"D x 4"H, creamer 3"H x 4"D x 3"W, sugar bowl with removable lid 3"H x 5"D x 3"W ...
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1960s Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Wood + Stone Art Deco Coffee Table Attributed to Etienne Kohlmann, France 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1940s Art Deco coffee table attributed to Etienne Kohlmann. This table has a rectangular wood frame and stands on four round, tapered legs with circular brass detailing and brass f...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Stone
Art Deco Sculptural Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Interesting sculptural pottery table lamp. The ceramic free standing with a clip to hold it in place. So, can also remove the lamp parts and have ju...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a dark golden orange field with a central pagoda medallion, garden pavilion...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair Scandinavian 1920s Solid Wenge Modernist Club Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and exquisite pair of hand-crafted Scandinavian Modernist/Art Deco club lounge chairs, circa 1920s. These solid wenge wood chairs, possibly one of a kind, offer a unique blend...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Wenge
Early 20th Century, Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a bold dark indigo background with an asymmetrical floral cluster with chry...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Asymmetrical Channel Fan-Back Newly Upholstered Lounges and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Asymmetrical Channel Fan Back Lounge chairs and ottoman Newly Upholstered - 3 Piece Set
Gorgeous 1940s Set of Art Deco Asymmetrical ...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
End Table with Walnut Burl Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
A fine Hungarian side table in the French Art Deco style. The book-matched wood grain is Hungarian walnut.
Though French Art Deco is much more famous...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a small central pagoda pavilion medallion amidst a solid indigo background, and framed by a matching indigo border overlaid wi...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with deep indigo background covered in multi-colored chrysanthemum, peonies, pru...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Sofa with Cerused Oak Trim, France, 20th Century, '2 Available'
Located in Chicago, IL
An Art Deco style sofa newly reupholstered in a textured cream fabric. This sofa has a cerused oak trim and stands on four wooden block feet. We love the angu...
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20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Chinese Peking Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Peking rug with a simple pattern containing a central floral medallion on a dark indigo background surrounded by a wide light indigo border and...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early Rare Kem Weber Petite Desk for Lloyd
By Kem Weber
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Rare Kem Weber Petite desk for Lloyd
early Label attached.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Guglielmo Ulrich Style Scroll Arm Seat Benches Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Guglielmo Ulrich Style Scuptural scroll arm seat benches Newly Upholstered - Pair
Rare and Unique Pair Italian Art Deco Sculptural Seat B...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Fer Forge Foyer Rack, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
This fantastic French wrought iron foyer rack or hall tree dates to the Art Deco period of the 1920-30s. The coat rack is wonderfully decorated with a hamme...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a cranberry field surrounded by a gold inner stripe, wide indigo central st...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a dark indigo background surrounded by a wide fuchsia border, and overlaid with wispy prunus blossoms and peonies, butterflies, and a garden...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Chinese runner with a pale fuchsia field with a central swirling dragon medallion flanked by pairs of peony and lotus med...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with rich pink field surrounded by a wide turquoise border, and all overlaid with auspicious flowers including peonies, chrysanthemum,...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
French Art Deco Frosted Glass Flush Mount Light, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century flush mount light fixture exemplifies French Art Deco lighting with its sculptural form and soft, delicate appearance....
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a fuchsia background, champagne colored border, and overlaid with myriad auspicious flowers including peonies, chrysanthemums...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Lawson Art Deco Digital Table Clock Designed by Ferher and Adomatis
By Lawson Time Inc.
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome, digital table clock was made in the 1930s by Lawson Time, a clock manufacturer in Los Angeles, California. It was one of several clocks designed for them in the Art Deco style by Ferher and Adomatis, presumably Paul Feher...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Brass
French Vintage Round Side or End Table in Gold Plated Aged Bronze Marble Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French hand-made wrought iron and marble side table or end table and possibly could be used as a coffee table. What is so great about this vintage French round side table is ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic and sophisticated early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a black background with the most incredible large central peon...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a brilliant chartreuse green field surrounded by a wide gold and lavender stylized cloud motif border. Two large peacocks live in one corner, and rest on a scholar's rock amidst auspicious peonies, prunus, and bamboo in a pond. A crescent moon and clouds...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a brilliant fuchsia field surrounded by a border with large-scale chrystanthemum flowers amidst a tightly woven scrolling vin...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
French Art Deco Club Chair Stool or Ottoman in Aged Patina Available in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
French leather club chair ottoman or foot stool. In our quest for purchasing French leather club chairs, we would occasionally come across t...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Oak, Upholstery, Leather
Warren Platner Sink
Located in Chicago, IL
Sink taken out of a Warren Planter designed home in Connecticut. Sculptural curves with large nautilus handle accents. Located in Chicago.
Category
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Deco Chandelier Signed by Hettier & Vincent, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent frosted glass light fixture is a rare French Art Deco chandelier attributed to the famed Parisian maison Hettier et Vincent. Set wi...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite Chinese Art Deco rug with a multi-colored peonies against a dark cranberry field with no border.
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Unusual Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual Chinese Art Deco rug with two contrasting dragons, both peeking out from blowing storm clouds woven in cream and indigo, and su...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A Wonderfull early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with multi-colored peony and chrysanthemum plants each potted in a vase, and set against a da...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Round Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco round rug with a dark indigo field surrounded by a thin taupe stripe and wide burgundy stripe border, overlaid with multi-colored peon...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning Chinese Art Deco rug with the most wonderful gold field covered in sprigs of prunus blossoms and a small central chrysanthemum medallion all woven in indigos, violets, and...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Art Deco Original Rusnak Brothers Chairs in Velvet with Wood - A Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Architecturally stunning chairs. Completely refinished and reupholstered in a tone on tone black velvet. 70 years later, these chairs are still relevant and gorgeous. Solid wood and ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Velvet
French Art Deco Runner Carpet, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
In the early 20th century, major cities across the world were swept up in the Art Deco movement, which brought a completely new perspective to art, architecture, and design. The Deco aesthetic is clear in this vintage one-of-a-kind French runner...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco runner with alternating auspicious floral and Shou character medallions set against an indigo background, and surrounded by a beautifu...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Unique French Handwoven Leather Ottoman Arts & Craft Style Available in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven Leather Ottoman in the Style of Arts & Craft or possible early Art Deco that we are Custom making in our Upholstery Department. Whether by itself or positioned next a chair, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Art Deco French 1940s Wrought Iron & Green Marble Wall Mounted Consoles
Located in Chicago, IL
Chic pair of wall-mounted demilune French 1940s consoles with scrolling wrought iron bases with original glossy black paint, and green marble tops.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Chinese Art Deco Rug of Large Scale
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with several floral cluster medallions and vases potted with chrysanthemums and prunus blossoms set against a fuchsia covered in ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Unusual Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a fuchsia ground surrounded by an unusually patterned border containing several floral cartouches alternating with puffs of bi...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Whimsical Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a peaceful garden landscape depicting a flowering tree branch with a lantern hanging over the corner of a pond with blossomin...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a deep cranberry colored background surrounded by a black border, and myriad auspicious ...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chinese Persimmon Squared Fantail Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
With bright color and sculptural form, this squared vase combines the centuries-old phoenix tail vase form with a rich persimmon-orange glaze, popularized during the Art Deco movemen...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a brilliant fuchsia field surrounded by a wide turquoise border flanked by narrow gold and fuchsia stripes. Overlaying the border are wonderful large-scale peonies and scrolling vines, all woven in gold, gray, teal and pink.
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a dark indigo border surrounded a gray oval medallion overlaid with multi-colored peonies, lotus, chrysanthemum, and sherry b...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Art Deco Rusnak Brother Chairs, A Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
70 years later these chairs are still relevant and stunning. Completely restored with an almost black stain and cocoa aubergine mohair.
Dimensions: 26"W × 24"D × 35"H
Styles: Art...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Mohair
Extraordinary Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a unique and most beautiful grisaille pattern of myriad peony and scrolling vine clusters woven in varying shades of grays...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Near Pair Vintage Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Deco Torcheres
Located in Chicago, IL
Near pair of vintage Hollywood Regency deco metal torcheres in the manner of Grosfeld House, Walter Von Nessen. Uncertain to designer/maker.
Base plates are slightly different. One...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Ceramic Art Deco Hanging Wall Mask manner of Goldsheider
By Goldsheider
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian ceramic Art Deco hanging wall mask bust of a woman. Similar to the works of Goldsheider. This mask is marked Italy on backside along with what seems be a makers mark and m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Mandarin Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic early 20th century Chinese Mandarin rug with a pale orange field with a cream colored striped border with a central peony medallion with chrysanthe...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a muted cranberry field surrounded by a wide indigo border, and all overlaid with multi-colored peonies and lotus flowers, wi...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a sweet colors palette with a mint green field surrounded by a wide gold border, and all overlaid with myriad flowers includin...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a cranberry field surrounded by a pale mint green border, and with each corner including indigo, gray, and pink peonies.
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chinese Green Deco Carpet with Salmon Border
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1930s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by this modern movement that permeat...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Chinese Art Deco Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful Chinese Art Deco runner with a gray field with five multi-colored cherry blossom medallions surrounded by an indigo border with mor...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include R & Y Augousti, René Lalique, Art Hide, and Kifu Augousti. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6 and tops out at $700,000 while the average work can sell for $2,798.
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