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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

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: Germany
Style: Art Deco
Acrylic Showcase Art Deco Style with 2 Doors, Right and Left 2 Acrylic Columns
Located in Berlin, DE
This is a very high quality display case Acrylic showcase in Empire style with 2 columns 2 wing doors in the middle is a lock with a brass door handle, to open it turn the handle. 4...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Round Side Table Art Deco Style in White by Tischlerei Hänsdieke
Located in Greven, DE
Side table in Art Deco style matt black lacquered Art Deco side table style furniture - own design With this design we were inspired by the Art Deco and Bauhaus tables and created ...
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2010s German Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Birch

Large Murano Glass "Multi-Color" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Elevate your smoking experience with our transparent ashtray—modern and minimalist, it blends seamlessly into any décor.
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Glass

Pair of Classicism Alabaster Marble Table Lamps
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Classicism marble table lamps with white Lampshade. The lampshades have some damages as too see on the pictures. Measurements without lampshades. Width: 16 cm Height: 57 cm.
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20th Century Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Marble

Large Purple Crystal Table Lamp, Signed by Vannes Le Chatel, France
Located in Munich, DE
Hand blown purple and clear crystal glass. This table lamp was made in France and is signed on the bottom. It has a matching purple shade lined with gold & has been newly electrifie...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Glass, Paper

"Bambi" Glazed Ceramic Sculpture by Else Bach, Germany
By Else Bach
Located in Berlin, DE
Bambi- ceramic sculpture by Else Bach. Design from 1936 for Karlsruher Majolika. Art Deco, Germany.
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1930s Italian Chaise Lounge with a fabric made by Prelle curated by Julia King
Located in Berlin, DE
This 1930s Italian Chaise Lounge, reimagined by Julia King, is upholstered in Prelle fabric with a deep purple, blue, and red gradient. Bright green and blu...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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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