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: Los Angeles
Style: Art Deco
Austro Hungarian Art Deco pair of Hand Panted lithography
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Austro Hungarian hand panted litografi .Wooden frame .
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Paint, Wood
Tall Shagreen Art Deco Side Table in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant faux-shagreen side table in the style of Jean Michel-Frank. This piece is a delightful nod to the iconic era of French Art Deco and will elevate any interior with its subtle ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Art Deco Style J. Robert Scott Chrome Odette Floor Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco Style J. Robert Scott Chrome Odette floor lamp.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rare large pair of Art deco out door copper sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a find, theses large pair of Art Deco sconces come by very rarely, they are made of copper, perfect if you live by the beach or lake, they could also look beautiful inside a ho...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pair of Polished Steel and Antiviral Raw Copper Top Gueridon / Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of polished steel and raw copper top gueridon / side tables.
Polished steel French Art Deco bases with antiviral raw copper tops
The current heig...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Copper, Steel
Italian Neoclassical Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Slipper Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique slipper chairs with ebonized and parcel gilt wooden frames and upholstered in a silk fabric.
The chairs have beautiful silhouettes, they have sold brass caps on the ...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1940s Art Deco Moorcroft Pottery Table Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Art Deco Moorcroft Pottery table lamp
The base only measures 18.5" tall.
Additional information:
Materials: Pottery
Color: Blue
Period: 1940s
Styles: Art Deco
Lamp...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Slender 'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sender 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment consoles by Design Frères.
Chic combination of slender blackened iron frames with inset goatskin (parchemin) clad tops.
Balanced ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Cloisonné Conical Table Lamp in Azure Design by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Conical table lamp
Azure design
Turquoise and blue
Cloisonné
Hand made
Silk shade
Limited edition
The cloisonné technique is an enameling on metal technique...
Category
2010s Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with black leather seat and seat back. Signature Adnet contrast stitching throughout. Brass ball feet. Excellent condition ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Antique Frederick Carder for Steuben Red Steuben Grotesque Centerpiece Bowl
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Frederick Carder for Steuben Red Steuben Grotesque centerpiece bowl
Additional information:
Materials: Glass
Color: Red
Brand: Steuben
...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Glass
1980s Dolbi Cashier Brass Vase with Embossed Floral Motif – Vintage Art Deco
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage brass vase by Dolbi Cashier, a renowned name in high-quality decorative metalwork, is an exquisite piece from the 1980s that perfectly embodies Art Deco revival elegance...
Category
Late 20th Century Korean Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sterling Silver Sugar Spoon-Early 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver sugar spoon with a long graceful handle. The piece has a hallmark and is stamped Sterling. Probably English.
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
German Steel Letter Opener with Spiral Bakelite Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful German Steel Letter opener with a unique persimmon Color Bakelite Swirled handle.
A compliment to any desk or work station - lovely laying out on peaking out of a cylind...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Steel
Jan Toorop "The Sacrifice" Framed Print, 1926
By Jan Toorop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch painter and graphic artist Jan Toorop is considered one of the most important members of a group of artists that led the way towards the new directions art in the Netherlands v...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Paper
Table Lamp by Dahl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite signed Dahl studio pottery vase has been artfully transformed into a stunning table lamp, showcasing a captivating combination of sang de boeuf slop red, blue, and gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Industrial Chic Steampunk Carved Wood Art Deco Sculpture, 1940s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Industrial Chic Steampunk carved wood Art Deco sculpture.
Additional information:
Materials: Wood
Color: Silver
Art Subjects: Abstract
Peri...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wood
1940s Heifetz Table Lamp
By Heifetz
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1940s carved wood table lamp of a young Spanish matador made by Heifetz. Rewired. Signed.
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chic 'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic blackened wrought iron and polished raw travertine French 1940s style coffee table. Inspired by the designs of Marc du Plantier and Paul ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Antique Modernized Durand Threaded Glass Table Lamp, Early 20th Century
By Durand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Modernized Durand Threaded Glass Table Lamp
Additional information:
Materials: Glass
Color: Orange
Brand: Durand
Designer: Durand
Period: Early...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Glass
Wide 'Esquisse' Natural Parchment and Wrought Iron Console by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wide 'Esquisse' natural parchment and wrought iron console by Design Frères.
Chic handmade natural parchment top paired with a slender blackened wrought iron base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Berman Rosetti for Mimi London Co Art Deco Counter Height Bar Stool
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Berman Rosetti for Mimi London Art Deco Counter Height Bar Stool. This listing is for one counter height stool, but we actually have four available.
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Set of Two Framed Oil Paintings by Ivan da Silva Bruhns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of two small framed oil paintings by Ivan da Silva Bruhns, (Paris, 1881-Antibes, 1980). Unique works. Signed. Each panel is 9 in. Me...
Category
1910s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Minton-Spidell Parcel Gilt and Ebonized & Rouge Grille Coffee Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Minton-Spidell parcel gilt and ebonized & rouge grille coffee table
Additional information:
Materials: Giltwood
Color: Red
Brand: Minton-Spidell
Designer: Minton-Spidell
Per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
Pair of Minimalist 3-Tiered Brass-Plated Sconces by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Minimalist 3-tiered brass-plated sconces by Lightolier.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Art Deco Door Knocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Art Deco Brass Door Knocker. The Knocker is a lovely example of the simple yet alluring design of the early 20th Century Art Deco Period.
This door knocker speaks to th...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Bamboo And Hinoki Wood Japanese Shop Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th c. bamboo and hinoki wood Japanese shop cabinet, two pieces. Sliding doors. All original including interior shelves. The piece consis...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Art Deco French Table - Desk lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French table lamp have adjustable height and lamp neck is adjustable .The shade is hand made glass and all is from the Art Deco period .
USA continental standard parcel shipping wi...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare French Bronze Cigar Lighter Depicting a Head on a Rooster Talon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cigar Aficionado's have their own sophisticated club - whether you are satisfying your demons with a cigar or simply enjoying a moment alone, what better way to do so than with an ar...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Black Glass ink well with two lidded Crystal ink wells. The piece is wonderful and in very good condition. Also rare, both crystal wells are chip free and the piece has the original dipping pen...
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bulle Light Lg with Handblown Glass in Solid Brass Sconce or Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bulle can be used as a flushmount or sconce. The glass is hand blown into the solid brass frame. The hand blowed glass is available in either clear grey or opal white. Finish opt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Silver Plate Champagne Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Art Deco silver plate champagne bucket from France, 1930's. Tapered bucket with two handles and curved edge. Original finish shows nice age and patina.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Ebonized Grooved Oak 'Esquisse' Side Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic ebonized grooved oak 'Esquisse' side tables by Design Frères.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Hawkes Pairpoint Amber Crystal Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage hawkes pairpoint amber crystal table lamp
Additional information:
Materials: Crystal
Color: Amber
Brand: Pairpoint glassworks
Designer: Pairpoint glassworks
Period: ...
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Chrome Cocktail Shaker with Bottle and Wine Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A whimsical, unique and highly functional Art Deco Cocktail Shaker. The Chrome Shaker not only Shakes your cocktails, but the top, in the shape of a Clownish Character, has a mouth ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Brass and Black Iron Valet with Change Coat Jacket and Pants Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Valet - a Compliment to any Valet or Dressing room, Closet. Easily Holds a Coat, Shirt, Jacket and pants - also a brass clam shell shaped holder for the wallet, keys or ...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Charles Pollock Giltwood Table Lamp, 2010s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Charles Pollock for William Switzer Eclipse Giltwood Table Lamp
Additional information:
Materials: Giltwood
Color: Gray
Brand: William Switzer
Designer: Charles Pollock
Period: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Side Chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chic Louis XVI style side chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau.
Stamped A A RATEAU and numbered.
Armand-Albert Rateau (1882 - 1938) was a French furniture maker and interior ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Elegant pair of Art Deco sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's Art deco sconces, the color and the patina is so much nicer in person
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Iron
Exceptional Aged Leather French Art Deco Adjustable Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional aged leather French Art Deco adjustable club chair. Standard 18" seat height. Adjustable back angle.
This chair is in its original...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Referenced Armchairs by Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly proportioned pair of tall armchairs by renowned French 1940s furniture designer and interior decorator Jean-Charles Moreux. Perfect for a chic Parisian style living room.
...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Muslin, Oak, Upholstery
Primavera Glazed Ceramic Green, Art Deco Vase, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Primavera ceramic vase for the Parisian Atelier Printemps, marked and numbered 12936 plus made in France, Primavera.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Deco Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood box intarziato (inlaid woodwork).
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wood
Art Deco White Painted Wood Floor Lamp with Carved Details and Newer Linen Shade
By Jules Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1940's ivory painted wood floor lamp with carved detail. The lamp has visible paint loss and wear. It has it's original wire shade support, but a ...
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chic 'Bloc' Parchment Lamp with Parchment Paper Shade by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Bloc' parchment lamps with parchment paper shade by Design Frères.
The overall dimensions are 10 in. diameter x 15 in. tall, including the shade.
The shade dimensions are...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Hide, Parchment Paper, Wood
'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Drink Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Diagramme' wrought iron and travertine drink table by Design Frères.
Chic blackened wrought iron frame contrasting with cream travertine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Bouquet of Roses by Hermine David, Oil on Cardboard Linen, Signed
By Jules Pascin, Hermine David
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bouquet of Roses by Hermine David, oil on cardboard linen, signed. Framed.
Hermine Lionette Cartan David (19 April 1886 in Paris – 1 December 1970 in Bry-sur-Marne) was a French painter and the wife of Jules Pascin, also a painter.
She became one of the Ecole de Paris artists...
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Pair Dore Bronze Chinese Pattern 1751 Tiffany New York Desk Blotters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Dore or Gilt Bronze Blotter ends by Tiffany Studios New York. The pair are item number 1751 and are a beautiful and rare Chinese pattern.
Re...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Frenche Art Deco Gueridion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco Gueridion ,Walnut base and Walnut veneere in original condition from the period
Delivery in home US Continental 2 - 4 Weeks $ 400
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Blonde Wood and Leather Upholstery.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Blonde Wood and Leather Upholstery -
These chairs are the perfect addition to your dining room furniture collection! crafted from solid wood, these chairs offer a chic and stylish design that blends seamlessly with any decor style. The leather upholstery adds a touch of luxury and comfort, ensuring that you and your guests can relax and enjoy long meals in complete comfort.
This set comes with eight chairs, providing ample seating for larger families or dinner parties. Each chair has been meticulously crafted to ensure durability and longevity, so you can enjoy them for years to come. The chairs are easy to clean and maintain, making them a practical and functional addition to your home.
Featuring a sleek and modern design, these chairs are perfect for both formal and casual dining occasions. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or enjoying a meal with your family, these chairs will elevate your dining experience.
Measurements:
36 inches high x 18 inches wide x 21 inches deep x 18 inches seat height.
Category
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Jacques Adnet Leather and Iron Umbrella Stand, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning umbrella stand designed by Jacques Adnet in 1950s France. Sleek black iron tripod base creates a strong foundation for this classic piece. A caramel brown leather...
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Iron
A French Art-Deco Mahogany, Stained-Glass and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Buffet Server
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large and Impressive French Art-Deco Mahogany, Satinwood, Stained-Glass and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Buffet Credenza Vitrine. The tall cabinet with ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French milliners form. The pieces come apart making it adjustable - a wonderful folk art piece - perfect for a decorative sculptural addition to any shelf or display... o...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Solid Brass Beveled 'Quadrature' Mirrors by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of solid brass beveled 'Quadrature' mirrors by Design Frères. Handmade and patinated in Los Angeles by our skilled artisans. Also sold individually.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Art Deco Rug circa 1920 mint condition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this Antique Chinese Peking Rug, a luxurious handwoven piece from the early 20th century. Measuring 3.2 x 5.9 feet, this stunning ...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of French Flushmount Beaded Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very stylish and glamorous French crystal fixture with real crystals strung in a dome with blocks of crystal surrounding at the bases perimeter....
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Moderne 1940s Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1940s French handcrafted six-arm iron chandelier. The chandelier was hand tooled and crafted with sculptural twisted arms and body and lightly hammered bobeches and cover...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Copper and Opalescent Glass Icicle Sconces by Ezan
By Ezan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Art Deco copper and opalescent glass icicle sconces by Ezan. Heavy, solid copy body. Textured glass bottom reflector. Open at top. For two sconces.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Copper
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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